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Mt Greylock

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Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Mt Greylock, Massachusetts.

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Not flyable
Low confidence · · Run: HRRR
The sun has set — no daylight left to fly
NESW 122° ESE
Flyability score
0
/100 · paragliding
Wind
19
mph base
Gusts
31
mph
Temp
42°
F
Dew point
42°
F
Elevation
3,455
ft MSL
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What we look for at Mt Greylock

Wind direction

ENE (67°) → ESE (113°)

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

Ideal speed

8–18 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.

The only east-facing launch in New England, on the summit of Mt Greylock and maintained by MassHGA. Best in straight east wind, working NE through SE, roughly 8-25 mph. There is a short HG slope on the SE side and a slight-slope PG launch about 400 yards north; primary LZ is Amy's Field. Advanced site (H4/P4), with lower ratings only under direct supervision of a qualified USHPA observer/examiner/instructor. The state (DCR) has closed the mountain to gliders on weekends, so plan on weekday flying and coordinate with MassHGA.

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

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Caution workable 11am 🌅 sunset 6:17 PM
7a
11g17
S
8a
9g15
SSW
9a
7g14
S
10a
8g15
SSW
11a
7g13
S
12p
7g16
SSE
1p
10g19
SSE
2p
9g20
SSE
3p
9g17
SE
4p
9g18
SE
5p
13g23
ESE
6p
16g28
SE
Borderline only 11am — best around 11am: 7 mph S, gusts 13. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Monday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:15 PM
7a
8g14
N
8a
8g15
N
9a
9g17
N
10a
11g21
NNW
11a
11g22
NNW
12p
12g19
NNW
1p
10g15
NW
2p
10g15
NW
3p
12g18
NW
4p
13g20
NW
5p
13g22
NW
6p
13g25
NW
Wind's out of the NW most of the day — outside the working window, so cross/tail or rotor.
Tuesday Caution workable 7am 🌅 sunset 6:13 PM
7a
8g16
S
8a
13g24
SSE
9a
15g27
S
10a
13g27
S
11a
13g28
S
12p
14g30
S
1p
10g22
SW
2p
11g24
SSW
3p
13g31
S
4p
12g29
S
5p
11g27
S
6p
11g27
S
Borderline only 7am — best around 7am: 8 mph S, gusts 16. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Wednesday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:12 PM
7a
7g19
WNW
8a
7g17
NW
9a
6g16
NW
10a
6g15
NW
11a
6g15
NW
12p
6g17
WNW
1p
8g19
WNW
2p
9g21
WNW
3p
9g23
WNW
4p
10g24
WNW
5p
11g25
WNW
6p
11g26
WNW
Wind's out of the WNW most of the day — outside the working window, so cross/tail or rotor.
Thursday Caution workable 7am–9am 🌅 sunset 6:10 PM
7a
6g8
NW
8a
6g6
NW
9a
7g5
NNW
10a
9g5
NNW
11a
10g7
N
12p
10g17
NNW
1p
9g29
NNW
2p
8g35
NNW
3p
8g29
NNW
4p
7g17
NNW
5p
6g10
NW
6p
3g15
NNW
Borderline only 7am–9am — best around 7am: 6 mph NW, gusts 8. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Friday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:08 PM
7a
12g11
SSE
8a
13g12
SSE
9a
14g13
SSE
10a
15g15
SSE
11a
14g16
S
12p
11g16
S
1p
10g16
SW
2p
10g17
WSW
3p
11g21
W
4p
12g27
NW
5p
15g30
NW
6p
15g28
NW
Rain in the forecast — not flyable.
Saturday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:07 PM
7a
14g40
NW
8a
14g47
NW
9a
13g50
NW
10a
14g50
NW
11a
14g49
NW
12p
14g46
NW
1p
14g42
WNW
2p
15g41
WNW
3p
14g43
WNW
4p
14g46
WNW
5p
14g48
WNW
6p
14g45
WNW
Wind's out of the NW most of the day — outside the working window, so cross/tail or rotor.

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About Mt Greylock

Mt Greylock is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Massachusetts. The launch faces east at 3,455 feet and works best in ENE to ESE wind of about 8 to 18 mph. There are 3 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Petersburg Pass, 8 miles away. Read the site guide on berkshireeagle.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.