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Tumwater Mountain

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Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Tumwater Mountain, Washington.

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Flyable
Medium confidence · · Run: HRRR
Good paragliding conditions P2+
NESW 83° E
Flyability score
100
/100 · paragliding
Wind
5
mph base
Gusts
10
mph
Temp
45°
F
Dew point
25°
F
Elevation
4,134
ft MSL
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Location

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What we look for at Tumwater Mountain

Wind direction

ENE (70°) → SSE (160°)

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

Ideal speed

3–12 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.

Thermal/XC soaring site W of Leavenworth, ~2800-2900 ft above town. Faces E/SE over Tumwater Canyon. Rotor/danger over the back (W) - be careful of winds over back. Narrow 1-glider launch, not for beginners; advanced site. Season ~late Apr-Oct. Speeds inferred (no published site limits).

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Flyable flyable 4pm–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:22 PM
7a
7g12
NNW
8a
6g11
NW
9a
5g11
NNW
10a
3g14
NNE
11a
5g14
NNE
12p
9g15
ENE
1p
8g12
NE
2p
4g12
NE
3p
3g11
NE
4p
5g10
E
5p
4g7
ENE
6p
4g6
ESE
Flyable 12pm–6pm — best around 4pm: 5 mph E, gusts 10. 4 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 4pm–6pm — smooth, light ESE ~4 mph, some cloud, 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
Monday Flyable flyable 9am–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:20 PM
7a
6g6
N
8a
4g6
NNE
9a
4g5
ENE
10a
5g5
E
11a
6g7
E
12p
7g8
ESE
1p
7g9
ESE
2p
7g8
ESE
3p
6g8
ESE
4p
5g6
ESE
5p
4g5
ESE
6p
2g3
SE
Flyable 7am–6pm — best around 10am: 5 mph E, gusts 5. 10 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 4pm–6pm — smooth, light SE ~2 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 Flyable flyable 10am–11am 🌅 sunset 6:18 PM
7a
8g8
NNW
8a
7g7
NNW
9a
5g7
N
10a
6g6
E
11a
6g6
E
12p
3g10
E
1p
3g11
ENE
2p
3g12
ENE
3p
3g11
ENE
4p
2g10
NE
5p
2g10
NNE
6p
1g10
N
Flyable 7am–12pm — best around 10am: 6 mph E, gusts 6. 2 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Wednesday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:16 PM
7a
4g17
W
8a
4g17
W
9a
3g15
W
10a
1g13
WNW
11a
2g12
NNE
12p
3g13
NNE
1p
4g15
NNE
2p
5g16
NNE
3p
4g16
NE
4p
4g16
ENE
5p
4g15
ENE
6p
3g11
E
No usable window today.
Thursday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:14 PM
7a
1g12
SW
8a
1g12
SW
9a
1g12
ESE
10a
2g13
E
11a
3g13
E
12p
4g13
E
1p
4g14
E
2p
4g14
E
3p
3g15
E
4p
3g15
E
5p
3g15
E
6p
1g15
E
No usable window today.
Friday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:12 PM
7a
2g14
WSW
8a
2g15
SW
9a
1g15
SSW
10a
1g16
SSE
11a
2g16
ESE
12p
3g17
ESE
1p
3g18
ESE
2p
3g19
ESE
3p
3g19
ESE
4p
2g19
ESE
5p
2g18
ESE
6p
1g17
SSE
No usable window today.
Saturday Not flyable no window 🌅 sunset 6:10 PM
7a
5g38
W
8a
4g37
W
9a
3g35
W
10a
3g31
W
11a
2g29
WNW
12p
1g28
NW
1p
1g29
NE
2p
1g29
E
3p
2g25
E
4p
3g20
E
5p
3g16
E
6p
3g15
E
Too gusty — gusts past the 20 mph limit through the day.

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About Tumwater Mountain

Tumwater Mountain is a paragliding and hang gliding site in Washington. The launch faces southeast at 4,134 feet and works best in ENE to SSE wind of about 3 to 12 mph. There are 4 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Icicle Ridge, 1 miles away.

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.