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Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Slide, Nevada.

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Showing Paragliding. Switch wings up top ↑
Not flyable
Low confidence · · Run: HRRR
Wind WSW (250°) is outside the window — expect cross/tail or rotor
NESW 250° WSW
Flyability score
10
/100 · paragliding
Wind
19
mph base
Gusts
28
mph
Temp
40°
F
Dew point
26°
F
Elevation
8,281
ft MSL
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What we look for at Slide

Wind direction

ENE (75°) → SSE (150°)

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

Ideal speed

5–14 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.

High-altitude Carson Range site on Slide Mountain near Mount Rose (launch ~8,200 ft, ~3,000 ft over the LZ). The main, more-flown launch is west-facing; an east/southeast launch is also used and this window is built around that easterly aspect. Strong, turbulent, thermic mountain air — rated H3/P3+, and paraglider pilots are warned to use extreme caution or avoid it. Wire help advised in more than a light breeze. Access off the Mount Rose Ski Bowl Hwy needs a Forest Service permit; steep loose launch, large grassy LZ with drainage ditches. Bring cold-weather gear and oxygen for the altitude.

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

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Caution workable 7am–8am 🌅 sunset 6:26 PM
7a
4g9
WNW
8a
5g12
W
9a
4g17
WSW
10a
3g17
SSE
11a
6g19
E
12p
8g22
SSW
1p
16g27
WSW
2p
20g29
WSW
3p
20g29
WSW
4p
19g28
WSW
5p
20g28
WSW
6p
22g31
W
Borderline only 7am–8am — best around 8am: 5 mph W, gusts 12. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Monday Flyable flyable 12pm 🌅 sunset 6:24 PM
7a
17g23
WNW
8a
12g17
NW
9a
4g10
SW
10a
5g10
SE
11a
5g11
ESE
12p
7g11
E
1p
5g11
E
2p
5g10
E
3p
7g8
ENE
4p
3g12
ENE
5p
4g10
NNE
6p
7g16
N
Flyable 9am–2pm — best around 12pm: 7 mph E, gusts 11. 2 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Tuesday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:23 PM
7a
5g15
NE
8a
4g16
NE
9a
8g16
ENE
10a
8g22
ENE
11a
10g22
E
12p
5g19
ESE
1p
5g18
ESE
2p
5g17
ESE
3p
4g15
E
4p
3g13
E
5p
2g12
ENE
6p
2g11
ENE
No usable window today.
Wednesday Caution workable 4pm–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:21 PM
7a
2g10
ENE
8a
2g10
ENE
9a
2g11
E
10a
2g11
ESE
11a
3g12
ESE
12p
3g12
SE
1p
3g12
SE
2p
3g12
SE
3p
3g11
SE
4p
2g10
SE
5p
2g9
SE
6p
2g9
ESE
Borderline only 4pm–6pm — best around 5pm: 2 mph SE, gusts 9. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off likely 5pm–6pm — smooth, light ESE ~2 mph, clear evening sky, the day heated up well.
✓ Light, smooth wind✓ Straight in the window– Wind dying off into evening✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling)✓ Day built a thermal layer
Thursday Caution workable 9am–12pm 🌅 sunset 6:20 PM
7a
7g14
E
8a
7g16
E
9a
8g16
E
10a
10g16
E
11a
10g17
E
12p
11g18
E
1p
11g20
E
2p
11g21
E
3p
11g21
E
4p
11g20
E
5p
10g19
E
6p
10g18
E
Borderline only 9am–12pm — best around 7am: 7 mph E, gusts 14. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Friday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:19 PM
7a
7g16
E
8a
7g17
E
9a
8g17
E
10a
9g17
ESE
11a
9g18
ESE
12p
9g18
ESE
1p
8g19
ESE
2p
7g19
ESE
3p
7g19
E
4p
7g18
E
5p
7g18
E
6p
7g17
E
No usable window today.
Saturday Caution workable 12pm–2pm 🌅 sunset 6:17 PM
7a
1g13
SW
8a
2g12
WSW
9a
3g12
WSW
10a
3g12
WSW
11a
4g13
WSW
12p
5g12
WSW
1p
5g12
WSW
2p
6g12
WSW
3p
6g13
W
4p
6g16
W
5p
6g17
W
6p
5g18
W
Borderline only 12pm–2pm — best around 1pm: 5 mph WSW, gusts 12. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.

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About Slide

Slide is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Nevada. The launch faces southeast at 8,281 feet and works best in ENE to SSE wind of about 5 to 14 mph. There are 7 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Duck Hill, 8 miles away. Read the site guide on thehangglidingfiles.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.