Woodrat Mountain OR Paragliding and hang gliding weather and wind forecast for Woodrat Mountain, Oregon.
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Not flyable at any of Woodrat Mountain’s 4 launches right now
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Not flyable
Medium confidence · 5 of 5 models agree · Run: HRRR
Very gusty (+8 mph) — too turbulent for paragliding
Flyability score
30
/100 · paragliding
Each model right now. The headline follows HRRR .
HRRR 13 mph N · g21 Not flyable
ECMWF 10 mph NNW · g28 Not flyable
GFS 13 mph N · g21 Not flyable
ICON 10 mph NNW · g31 Not flyable
GEM 9 mph N · g21 Not flyable
NWS ✓ 16 mph Nno gust data Flyable
Sign in to log whether you flew here today. What we look for at Woodrat Mountain Wind direction WNW (290°) → NNW (330°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
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 Mid Launch NW slope, ~2750ft. Lay out on gravel road, flat-slope launch toward steep dropoff. PG ideal ~7, max 15mph.
Window data compiled from rvhpa.org , rvhpa.org , public site guides and club resources.
Sunday Slim window flyable 9am 🌅 sunset 6:36 PM
Flyable 7am–12pm — best around 9am: 2 mph SSW, gusts 4. 1 clean hr, the rest borderline.
Monday Caution workable 7am–11am 🌅 sunset 6:34 PM
Borderline only 7am–11am — best around 6pm: 4 mph N, gusts 8. All borderline — fly it with a close eye.
🌅 Wonder wind Glass-off possible 6pm — smooth, light N ~4 mph (a touch cross), clear evening sky, the day heated up well.
– Light, smooth wind – Edge of the window ✓ Wind dying off into evening ✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling) ✓ Day built a thermal layer
Tuesday Slim window flyable 10am 🌅 sunset 6:33 PM
Flyable 7am–11am — best around 10am: 1 mph S, gusts 3. 1 clean hr, the rest borderline.
Wednesday Flyable flyable 7am–9am 🌅 sunset 6:31 PM
Flyable 7am–12pm — best around 7am: 1 mph SSE, gusts 3. 3 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder wind Glass-off possible 6pm — smooth, light N ~2 mph (a touch cross), clear evening sky, weak daytime heating.
– Light, smooth wind – Edge of the window – Wind dying off into evening ✓ Clear skies (radiative cooling) – Day built a thermal layer
Thursday Slim window flyable 7am 🌅 sunset 6:29 PM
Flyable 7am–12pm — best around 7am: 1 mph SE, gusts 6. 1 clean hr, the rest borderline.
Friday Slim window flyable 7am 🌅 sunset 6:28 PM
Flyable 7am–11am — best around 7am: 1 mph SSE, gusts 6. 1 clean hr, the rest borderline.
Saturday Slim window flyable 7am 🌅 sunset 6:26 PM
Flyable 7am–11am — best around 7am: 1 mph NNW, gusts 6. 1 clean hr, the rest borderline.
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.
