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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

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

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Not flyable
Medium confidence · · Run: HRRR
Very gusty (+8 mph) — too turbulent for paragliding
NESW 4° N
Flyability score
30
/100 · paragliding
Wind
13
mph base
Gusts
21
mph
Temp
53°
F
Dew point
18°
F
Elevation
3,724
ft MSL
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Location

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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
7g13
NE
1p
8g16
NNE
2p
8g17
NNE
3p
9g17
NNE
4p
11g17
N
5p
13g21
N
6p
12g25
N
Flyable 7am–1pm — best around 9am: 2 mph SSW, gusts 4. 1 clean hr, the rest borderline.
Monday Flyable flyable 4pm–6pm 🌅 sunset 6:34 PM
7a
3g3
SE
8a
3g3
E
9a
3g8
NE
10a
2g9
NNW
11a
6g11
NNE
12p
6g14
NNE
1p
7g16
NNE
2p
8g16
NNE
3p
7g13
NNE
4p
6g11
NNE
5p
5g9
N
6p
4g8
N
Flyable 7am–11am — best around 9am: 3 mph NE, gusts 8. 1 clean hr, 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 10am–11am 🌅 sunset 6:33 PM
7a
3g2
SSE
8a
3g3
SE
9a
3g3
S
10a
1g3
S
11a
3g5
N
12p
3g11
N
1p
2g11
N
2p
2g12
NNE
3p
3g12
NNE
4p
4g13
NNE
5p
4g13
NNE
6p
3g10
NNE
Flyable 7am–11am — best around 10am: 1 mph S, gusts 3. 2 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 6pm — smooth, light NNE ~3 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
Wednesday Flyable flyable 7am–9am 🌅 sunset 6:31 PM
7a
1g3
SSE
8a
1g3
SE
9a
0g5
E
10a
1g7
N
11a
2g9
N
12p
2g10
N
1p
2g11
NNE
2p
3g11
NNE
3p
3g12
NNE
4p
3g12
N
5p
3g11
N
6p
2g9
N
Flyable 7am–12pm — best around 7am: 1 mph SSE, gusts 3. 3 clean hrs, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 6pm — smooth, light N ~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
Thursday Slim window flyable 7am 🌅 sunset 6:29 PM
7a
1g6
SE
8a
1g7
SE
9a
1g8
NNE
10a
3g9
N
11a
4g10
N
12p
4g11
N
1p
4g13
NNE
2p
4g13
NE
3p
5g13
ENE
4p
5g13
ENE
5p
5g12
E
6p
4g11
E
Flyable 7am–12pm — best around 7am: 1 mph SE, gusts 6. 1 clean hr, the rest borderline.
🌅 Wonder windGlass-off possible 5pm — smooth, light E ~5 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
Friday Slim window flyable 7am 🌅 sunset 6:28 PM
7a
1g6
SSE
8a
1g7
SE
9a
1g9
NNE
10a
2g10
N
11a
3g11
N
12p
4g12
NNW
1p
4g13
NNW
2p
4g14
NNW
3p
3g15
NNW
4p
3g15
NNW
5p
2g15
NW
6p
1g16
WNW
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
7a
1g6
NNW
8a
1g7
N
9a
2g7
N
10a
2g8
N
11a
2g9
N
12p
2g11
N
1p
2g12
N
2p
2g13
NNW
3p
2g13
NNW
4p
2g13
NNW
5p
1g12
NNW
6p
1g12
NW
Flyable 7am–11am — best around 7am: 1 mph NNW, gusts 6. 1 clean hr, the rest borderline.

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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.