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Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Mt Baldy (Sun Valley), Idaho.

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Not flyable at any of Mt Baldy (Sun Valley)’s 7 launches right now

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Not flyable
Medium confidence · · Run: HRRR
Rain likely — 59% chance, 0.02"/hr
NESW 222° SW
Flyability score
0
/100 · paragliding
Wind
3
mph base
Gusts
3
mph
Temp
32°
F
Dew point
32°
F
Elevation
8,960
ft MSL
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What we look for at Mt Baldy (Sun Valley)

Wind direction

E (100°) → SE (130°)

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

Ideal speed

0–6 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.

SE-facing primary launch. Works 60-200, ideal 100-130. Need 6.5:1 glide to reach Bailout or Hulen Meadows LZ. Gondola access; Para 3 + club membership required.

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

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Slim window flyable 7pm 🌅 sunset 7:00 PM
7a
5g9
SE
8a
7g14
SSE
9a
7g16
SSE
10a
6g13
S
11a
5g9
S
12p
6g11
SSE
1p
6g10
SSE
2p
6g9
SSE
3p
5g5
S
4p
5g6
S
5p
3g3
SW
6p
4g5
SW
7p
5g6
SSW
Flyable 8am — best around 7pm: 5 mph SSW, gusts 6. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Monday Flyable flyable 12pm–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:59 PM
7a
5g7
S
8a
5g6
S
9a
4g5
SSW
10a
5g6
S
11a
3g3
SSE
12p
1g3
ESE
1p
5g5
SSE
2p
9g11
SSE
3p
10g12
S
4p
9g11
S
5p
8g9
S
6p
7g8
S
Flyable 12pm–6pm — best around 12pm: 1 mph ESE, gusts 3.
Tuesday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:57 PM
7a
11g19
NNE
8a
11g20
NNE
9a
11g22
NNE
10a
14g27
NNE
11a
16g27
NNE
12p
15g25
NNE
1p
3g11
NNE
2p
4g12
NNE
3p
4g13
NE
4p
4g14
NE
5p
4g14
ENE
6p
3g14
ENE
No usable window today.
Wednesday Caution workable 7am–12pm 🌅 sunset 6:55 PM
7a
4g11
NW
8a
4g12
NW
9a
4g12
NNW
10a
3g11
NNW
11a
2g9
N
12p
2g9
NNE
1p
3g11
NNE
2p
4g14
NNE
3p
5g17
N
4p
5g17
N
5p
4g17
NNW
6p
4g17
NNW
Borderline only 7am–12pm — best around 11am: 2 mph N, gusts 9. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Thursday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:54 PM
7a
5g20
NNW
8a
5g19
NNW
9a
4g18
NNW
10a
3g16
NNW
11a
2g13
NNW
12p
0g12
N
1p
1g12
SE
2p
2g14
SE
3p
3g15
SE
4p
3g17
SSE
5p
3g18
SSE
6p
3g19
SSE
No usable window today.
Friday Caution workable 7am–9am 🌅 sunset 6:52 PM
7a
3g8
NNW
8a
3g9
NNW
9a
3g10
NNW
10a
2g12
N
11a
1g15
E
12p
3g17
SE
1p
4g16
SE
2p
5g15
SSE
3p
5g15
SSE
4p
4g17
SSE
5p
3g21
SE
6p
1g23
ESE
Borderline only 7am–9am — best around 7am: 3 mph NNW, gusts 8. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Saturday Caution workable 10am–1pm 🌅 sunset 6:50 PM
7a
1g7
NNW
8a
1g8
NW
9a
0g9
SW
10a
1g8
S
11a
2g8
SSE
12p
2g8
SSE
1p
3g10
SSE
2p
3g13
SE
3p
3g15
SE
4p
3g14
SE
5p
3g13
SE
6p
3g11
ESE
Borderline only 10am–1pm — best around 7am: 1 mph NNW, gusts 7. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.

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About Mt Baldy (Sun Valley)

Mt Baldy (Sun Valley) is a paragliding and hang gliding site with 7 launches in Idaho. Between them they face southeast, west, northwest and north, and each launch above has its own forecast. The closest other site we cover is Sky Ridge (Ketchum- Hailey), 14 miles away. Read the site guide on sunvalleyparagliders.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.