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Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Woodrat Mountain, Oregon.

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Flyable, with caution now. Best launch: Woodrat Mountain - Top Launch (N)

Woodrat Mountain - Top Launch (W) Not flyable Woodrat Mountain - Top Launch (N) Flyable Woodrat Mountain - Mid Launch (SW) Not flyable Woodrat Mountain - Mid Launch (NW) Not flyable

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Flyable
High confidence · · Run: HRRR
Flyable but demanding: needs P4 P4
NESW 30° NNE
Flyability score
78
/100 · paragliding
Wind
8
mph base
Gusts
15
mph
Temp
49°
F
Dew point
19°
F
Elevation
3,724
ft MSL
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What we look for at Woodrat Mountain

Wind direction

NNW (330°) → NE (50°)

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

Ideal speed

3–9 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.

RVHPA Top Launch north slope, 3780ft. Dir 330-050. PG ideal ~7, max 15mph (HG 20). Windsock in fir tree between the two top slopes. Watch for concealed S/E winds.

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

Next 7 days How calls are made

Sunday Slim window flyable 9am 🌅 sunset 6:36 PM
7a
4g4
SSW
8a
4g4
S
9a
2g4
SSW
10a
3g11
N
11a
7g12
NNE
12p
8g14
NNE
1p
8g15
NNE
2p
9g17
NNE
3p
11g20
NNE
4p
13g20
NNE
5p
15g24
N
6p
13g25
N
Flyable 7am–2pm — best around 9am: 2 mph SSW, gusts 4. 1 clean hr, the rest borderline.
Monday Flyable flyable 7am–9am 🌅 sunset 6:34 PM
7a
2g2
S
8a
1g1
SE
9a
1g3
S
10a
2g7
NNW
11a
4g11
N
12p
7g13
NE
1p
7g14
NNE
2p
7g15
NNE
3p
7g14
NNE
4p
6g12
NNE
5p
6g11
N
6p
4g9
N
Flyable 7am–6pm — best around 6pm: 4 mph N, gusts 9. 5 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off likely 4pm–6pm — smooth, light N ~4 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
Tuesday Flyable flyable 7am–9am 🌅 sunset 6:33 PM
7a
2g3
SSE
8a
1g3
SSE
9a
0g5
E
10a
1g9
N
11a
3g11
N
12p
3g12
N
1p
3g12
N
2p
3g12
NNE
3p
3g13
NNE
4p
4g13
NNE
5p
4g13
NNE
6p
2g11
N
Flyable 7am–10am — best around 7am: 2 mph SSE, gusts 3. 3 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Wednesday Flyable flyable 7am–9am 🌅 sunset 6:31 PM
7a
1g3
SSE
8a
1g3
SSE
9a
1g5
SE
10a
1g7
NE
11a
1g9
NNE
12p
2g10
NNE
1p
2g11
NNE
2p
3g12
NNE
3p
3g12
NNE
4p
3g11
NNE
5p
3g11
NNE
6p
1g12
N
Flyable 7am–11am — best around 7am: 1 mph SSE, gusts 3. 3 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
Thursday Caution workable 7am–12pm 🌅 sunset 6:29 PM
7a
1g6
SE
8a
1g7
ESE
9a
1g8
NNE
10a
3g9
N
11a
4g10
N
12p
4g11
NNE
1p
4g13
NNE
2p
5g13
NE
3p
5g13
NE
4p
5g13
NE
5p
4g12
NE
6p
3g11
ENE
Borderline only 7am–12pm — best around 11am: 4 mph N, gusts 10. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Friday Caution workable 7am–11am 🌅 sunset 6:28 PM
7a
1g6
SE
8a
1g7
SE
9a
1g9
N
10a
2g10
N
11a
3g11
NNW
12p
3g12
NNW
1p
3g13
NNW
2p
3g14
NNW
3p
3g15
NNW
4p
3g15
NNW
5p
3g15
NNW
6p
3g16
NW
Borderline only 7am–11am — best around 11am: 3 mph NNW, gusts 11. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
Saturday Caution workable 7am–11am 🌅 sunset 6:26 PM
7a
0g6
NE
8a
1g7
NE
9a
1g7
NNE
10a
1g8
NNE
11a
2g9
NNE
12p
2g10
N
1p
2g11
N
2p
3g13
NNW
3p
3g14
NNW
4p
3g15
NW
5p
4g15
NW
6p
3g15
NW
Borderline only 7am–11am — best around 7am: 0 mph NE, gusts 6. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.

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About Woodrat Mountain

Woodrat Mountain is a paragliding and hang gliding site with 4 launches in Oregon. Between them they face west, north, southwest and northwest, and each launch above has its own forecast. The closest other site we cover is Pelican Butte, 48 miles away. Read the site guide on rvhpa.org 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.