Melba Ridge
IDParagliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Melba Ridge, Idaho.
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Location
What we look for at Melba Ridge
Wind direction
ESE (110°) → SSE (160°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
8–15 mph
Ceiling · Paragliding
≤ 19 mph base · gusts ≤ 23
Top of the range for paragliding (any rating). Switch wings up top to compare. Hang gliders hold roughly 10 mph more than paragliders.
Lightly-documented desert ridge above the Snake River canyon in the Birds of Prey area south of Melba. Soarable on a moderate southeast wind; the canyon can accelerate and funnel wind, so it gets punchy midday. Fly it in lighter, smoother morning or evening flow, and watch for rotor if the wind backs off the ridge. Verify BLM/refuge access and conditions with local pilots.
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Melba Ridge is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Idaho. The launch faces southeast at 2,615 feet and works best in ESE to SSE wind of about 8 to 15 mph. There are 8 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Pickle Butte, 11 miles away.
Conditions are an automated estimate from public forecast models, not a go/no-go call. Always check the sky, talk to locals, and fly within your rating. You are responsible for your own safety.