Tollhouse

CA

Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Tollhouse, California.

37.0149°, -119.3730° Directions ↗

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Not flyable
Medium confidence · · Run: HRRR
Gusts 24 mph — too strong even for advanced paragliding
NESW 178° S
Flyability score
5
/100 · paragliding
Wind
15
mph base
Gusts
24
mph
Temp
59°
F
Dew point
37°
F
Elevation
4,075
ft MSL
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Location

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What we look for at Tollhouse

Wind direction

SSW (200°) → W (270°)

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

Ideal speed

3–8 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.

Ridge-top launch (~4,075 ft) above Tollhouse valley, run by CCHPC. Optimal wind is S-to-W: paragliders 3-8 mph (gust to 12), max 12; hang gliders 10-12, max 17. Best in morning and evening glass-off, with midday and XC for experienced pilots only. Regulated P3 site (P2 with an approved sponsor); USHPA membership plus a Tollhouse site fee and a site intro required, and 4WD is needed for the access road. Large grassy LZ (~1,900 ft) bordered by power lines; no mini-wings and no unapproved out-landings.

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

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Caution workable 7am 🌅 sunset 6:26 PM
7a
3g4
S
8a
8g14
SE
9a
12g17
SE
10a
12g18
SSE
11a
13g20
SSE
12p
13g19
S
1p
14g21
S
2p
14g23
SSE
3p
14g23
S
4p
15g24
S
5p
14g23
S
6p
12g18
S
Borderline only 7am — best around 7am: 3 mph S, gusts 4. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Monday Flyable flyable 12pm–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:24 PM
7a
9g12
SE
8a
7g10
SSE
9a
6g9
SE
10a
7g9
SSE
11a
5g6
S
12p
5g6
S
1p
5g6
S
2p
4g5
SSW
3p
2g4
WNW
4p
5g7
SW
5p
5g5
SW
6p
3g4
WSW
Flyable 8am–6pm — best around 2pm: 4 mph SSW, gusts 5. 7 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 4pm–6pm — smooth, light SW ~5 mph, clear evening sky, weak daytime heating.
✓ Light, smooth wind✓ Straight in the window– Wind dying off into evening✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling)– Day built a thermal layer
Tuesday Slim window flyable 11am 🌅 sunset 6:23 PM
7a
5g5
NNE
8a
5g6
NNE
9a
2g9
NNW
10a
5g10
W
11a
7g11
WSW
12p
8g26
SW
1p
8g26
WSW
2p
7g25
WSW
3p
6g23
WSW
4p
6g20
WSW
5p
4g16
WSW
6p
3g12
W
Flyable 7am–11am — best around 11am: 7 mph WSW, gusts 11. 1 clean hr, the rest borderline.
Wednesday Flyable flyable 7am–8am 🌅 sunset 6:21 PM
7a
1g4
NE
8a
1g5
NE
9a
1g8
SW
10a
3g12
SW
11a
5g15
SW
12p
5g17
SW
1p
5g17
SW
2p
5g17
SW
3p
5g17
SW
4p
4g15
SW
5p
3g13
SW
6p
1g10
SSW
Flyable 7am–9am — best around 7am: 1 mph NE, gusts 4. 2 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Thursday Caution workable 12pm–1pm 🌅 sunset 6:20 PM
7a
2g10
NE
8a
1g11
NNE
9a
1g12
WSW
10a
3g13
SW
11a
5g14
SW
12p
6g14
SW
1p
6g14
SW
2p
6g14
WSW
3p
5g15
WSW
4p
4g16
WSW
5p
3g16
W
6p
2g15
W
Borderline only 12pm–1pm — best around 12pm: 6 mph SW, gusts 14. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Gusty (+8 over base).
Friday Caution workable 7am 🌅 sunset 6:19 PM
7a
5g11
NE
8a
4g12
NE
9a
0g13
N
10a
3g15
SW
11a
6g16
SW
12p
6g17
SW
1p
5g17
SW
2p
4g17
SW
3p
4g19
SW
4p
4g20
WSW
5p
3g21
WSW
6p
2g20
W
Borderline only 7am — best around 7am: 5 mph NE, gusts 11. All borderline — fly it with a close eye. Outside the window, light enough for a sledder.
Saturday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:17 PM
7a
0g13
W
8a
2g14
SW
9a
3g15
SW
10a
5g16
SW
11a
5g17
SW
12p
6g18
SW
1p
5g20
WSW
2p
5g21
WSW
3p
5g21
WSW
4p
5g21
W
5p
4g20
W
6p
4g19
WNW
No usable window today.

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About Tollhouse

Tollhouse is a paragliding and hang gliding site in California. The launch faces southwest at 4,075 feet and works best in SSW to W wind of about 3 to 8 mph. There are 3 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Dunlap, 23 miles away. Read the site guide on cchpc.club 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.