Kingsbury grade

• Wind directionE (100°) → SSE (160°)
• Ideal speed5–12 mph
• Upper limits≤ 15 mph base · gusts ≤ 18

No published club/USHPA site guide with explicit wind-direction or speed numbers was found for "Kingsbury Grade" as a launch; arc is inferred from the paraglidingEarth orientation hint (E, SE, S octants) plus general knowledge of east/Carson Valley-facing Sierra-front sites. The launch sits on the Daggett Pass / Kingsbury Grade (NV-207) ridge (~6,700 ft) on the east side of the Carson Range above Carson Valley, NV — a strong thermal/XC area. Ideal arc ~100-160 deg (SE, facing the Carson Valley side); marginal cross/edge arcs ~68-100 (E) and ~160-202 (S/SSW). Speed estimates are typical mountain free-flight values (ideal ~5-12 mph, base max ~15, gust ceiling ~18) and are NOT site-confirmed. HAZARDS (inferred): high elevation thins the air and raises trim/stall speed and sink rate; prevailing W/SW flow over the Sierra crest can create strong lee-side rotor and turbulence on this east face, so wind aloft from the W quadrant is dangerous despite a light E surface breeze. Afternoon Carson Valley thermals and convergence can build strong; best window is typically morning to early afternoon before thermals/valley wind overdevelop. Likely intermediate+ (P3/H3) terrain given thin air and rotor potential; verify rules, access, LZ, and current numbers with a local pilot, the Reno/Tahoe (e.g. BAPA/local) club, or a Carson Valley school before flying.