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Monroe Peak (Richfield)

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Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Monroe Peak (Richfield), Utah.

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Not flyable
Low confidence · · Run: HRRR
Rain likely — 51% chance, 0.01"/hr
NESW 180° S
Flyability score
0
/100 · paragliding
Wind
22
mph base
Gusts
41
mph
Temp
33°
F
Dew point
33°
F
Elevation
11,188
ft MSL
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What we look for at Monroe Peak (Richfield)

Wind direction

SSW (210°) → WSW (240°)

The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.

Ideal speed

8–12 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.

SW launch, ~11171ft, highest USHPA-insured launch in lower 48; 6000ft to LZ. Morning-only site (evenings too strong-go to Cove). Strong fast thermals by 10am Jun-Aug. Avoid N/S crosswinds. P3/H3 + CUASA membership req. Season Jun-Nov; road snowed in otherwise.

Window data compiled from cuasa.com, public site guides and club resources.

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:55 PM
7a
25g49
SSE
8a
28g54
S
9a
33g61
S
10a
35g64
SSE
11a
30g60
S
12p
35g68
S
1p
35g65
S
2p
28g54
S
3p
28g48
S
4p
22g41
S
5p
22g41
S
6p
23g43
S
Rain in the forecast — not flyable.
Monday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:54 PM
7a
13g23
SSW
8a
13g24
S
9a
15g31
S
10a
15g33
SSW
11a
14g30
SSW
12p
15g33
SSW
1p
14g28
S
2p
16g35
S
3p
21g44
S
4p
24g46
S
5p
16g37
SSW
6p
18g39
SSW
Too gusty — gusts past the 23 mph limit through the day.
Tuesday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:52 PM
7a
12g31
SSW
8a
13g34
SSW
9a
17g31
SSW
10a
12g17
SW
11a
8g13
WNW
12p
14g19
WSW
1p
6g22
SW
2p
5g22
WSW
3p
4g21
W
4p
4g19
WNW
5p
4g16
NW
6p
4g14
NNW
Rain in the forecast — not flyable.
Wednesday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:51 PM
7a
4g15
NW
8a
4g15
NW
9a
4g16
NW
10a
4g16
NW
11a
5g16
NW
12p
5g16
WNW
1p
5g17
WNW
2p
6g17
WNW
3p
6g18
WNW
4p
6g18
WNW
5p
5g18
WNW
6p
5g17
NW
Rain in the forecast — not flyable.
Thursday Caution workable 7am–8am 🌅 sunset 6:49 PM
7a
5g10
NNE
8a
4g11
NNE
9a
4g12
NE
10a
4g15
NE
11a
5g18
ENE
12p
6g20
ENE
1p
7g20
ENE
2p
8g19
ENE
3p
8g19
ENE
4p
8g20
ENE
5p
7g22
NE
6p
6g24
NE
Borderline only 7am–8am — best around 7am: 5 mph NNE, gusts 10. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Friday Caution workable 7am 🌅 sunset 6:48 PM
7a
3g11
ESE
8a
3g13
ESE
9a
3g14
ESE
10a
3g16
ESE
11a
4g17
ESE
12p
4g18
ESE
1p
4g19
ESE
2p
4g19
ESE
3p
4g20
ESE
4p
3g21
E
5p
3g23
E
6p
3g24
E
Borderline only 7am — best around 7am: 3 mph ESE, gusts 11. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Gusty (+8 over base).
Saturday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:47 PM
7a
3g11
E
8a
3g12
E
9a
3g12
E
10a
2g12
E
11a
2g12
E
12p
2g12
ESE
1p
2g12
ESE
2p
2g13
E
3p
2g13
E
4p
2g13
E
5p
2g12
E
6p
2g12
E
No usable window today.

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About Monroe Peak (Richfield)

Monroe Peak (Richfield) is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Utah. The launch faces southwest at 11,188 feet and works best in SSW to WSW wind of about 8 to 12 mph. There are 6 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Cove (Richfield- Monroe), 6 miles away. Read the site guide on cuasa.com for rules and access before you fly.

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.