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Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Mount Nebo, Arkansas.

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Flyable
High confidence · · Run: HRRR
Flyable but demanding: needs P5+ · outside the window, light enough for a sledder P5+
NESW 220° SW
Flyability score
74
/100 · paragliding
Wind
6
mph base
Gusts
12
mph
Temp
83°
F
Dew point
49°
F
Elevation
1,690
ft MSL
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What we look for at Mount Nebo

Wind direction

NNE (30°) → ENE (60°)

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

Ideal speed

3–10 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.

Thermal mountain site in Mt. Nebo State Park managed by Buffalo Mountain Flyers, with three launches. The NE (Visitor Center) launch works in NE wind (30-60), the East launch in E (85-95), and the HG-only South launch in the S. Ideal 6-10 mph, max ~18, low gust tolerance (~5 mph). Fly early before the NE slope shades over; expect strong sink in the valley between launch and the LZ. Requires P3/H3, $1M liability insurance, plus Visitor Center registration and daily sign-in.

Window data compiled from buffalomountainflyers.org, public site guides and club resources.

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Flyable flyable 7am 🌅 sunset 6:43 PM
7a
1g2
SE
8a
3g4
SSE
9a
4g10
SW
10a
3g13
SW
11a
2g5
E
12p
5g13
S
1p
7g12
SW
2p
7g12
SW
3p
6g12
SW
4p
8g16
SSW
5p
7g15
SW
6p
6g12
SW
Flyable 7am–9am — best around 7am: 1 mph SE, gusts 2. 1 clean hr, the rest borderline.
Monday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:41 PM
7a
9g13
SW
8a
9g15
SW
9a
11g22
SW
10a
11g23
SW
11a
10g20
SW
12p
11g21
SW
1p
12g22
SW
2p
12g21
SSW
3p
12g22
SSW
4p
12g21
SSW
5p
11g18
SW
6p
10g18
SSW
Wind's out of the SW most of the day — outside the working window, so cross/tail or rotor.
Tuesday Caution workable 7am–8am 🌅 sunset 6:40 PM
7a
8g13
SW
8a
7g12
SW
9a
8g16
SW
10a
8g17
SW
11a
8g14
SW
12p
7g12
SW
1p
8g11
SW
2p
7g16
SSW
3p
8g17
SSW
4p
8g17
SSW
5p
8g15
SSW
6p
7g14
S
Borderline only 7am–8am — best around 12pm: 7 mph SW, gusts 12. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Wednesday Caution workable 7am 🌅 sunset 6:39 PM
7a
6g13
S
8a
6g13
S
9a
5g11
S
10a
5g10
SSW
11a
4g11
S
12p
3g12
S
1p
2g13
SE
2p
2g13
SE
3p
2g13
SE
4p
3g13
ESE
5p
4g15
ESE
6p
6g18
ESE
Borderline only 7am — best around 7am: 6 mph S, gusts 13. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Thursday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:37 PM
7a
4g24
S
8a
4g23
S
9a
4g20
S
10a
5g17
S
11a
5g16
S
12p
6g16
S
1p
7g15
S
2p
6g15
SSW
3p
6g15
SSW
4p
6g14
SSW
5p
5g14
SSW
6p
5g14
SSW
Wind's out of the S most of the day — outside the working window, so cross/tail or rotor.
Friday Flyable flyable 10am–11am 🌅 sunset 6:36 PM
7a
6g5
NW
8a
7g5
N
9a
10g5
NNE
10a
12g7
NNE
11a
13g12
NNE
12p
12g19
NNE
1p
10g23
NNE
2p
10g21
NNE
3p
9g16
NNE
4p
8g13
NNE
5p
8g15
NNE
6p
9g20
NNE
Flyable 7am–12pm — best around 4pm: 8 mph NNE, gusts 13. 2 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 4pm–5pm — smooth, light NNE ~8 mph (a touch cross), clear evening sky, the day heated up well.
✓ Light, smooth wind– Edge of the window– Wind dying off into evening✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling)✓ Day built a thermal layer
Saturday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:35 PM
7a
7g22
NE
8a
7g22
NE
9a
7g22
ENE
10a
7g21
ENE
11a
7g21
ENE
12p
7g21
ENE
1p
7g20
ENE
2p
7g19
ENE
3p
6g18
ENE
4p
6g17
E
5p
5g17
E
6p
5g18
E
No usable window today.

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About Mount Nebo

Mount Nebo is a hang gliding site in Arkansas. The launch faces northeast at 1,690 feet and works best in NNE to ENE wind of about 3 to 10 mph. There are 6 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Long Pool, 21 miles away. Read the site guide on buffalomountainflyers.org 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.