Engelberg -Fuerenalp Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 17 kph W, 3/5 thermals. 5-day Engelberg -Fuerenalp paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: southwest, west
Wind range: usable in nil wind and light wind conditions
Site altitude: 1913 m
Location: 46.8052, 8.4657

Forecast for Thursday 20 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 17 kph from W (279°).
Wind aloft: 20 kph from WSW (248°).
Thermal rating: 3 out of 5.
Cloud base: 7993 ft; climbs to 7711 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	Yes	24 kph SW	33 kph SW	1 out of 5, cloud base 8620 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	17 kph W	20 kph WSW	3 out of 5, cloud base 7993 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	13 kph NW	15 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 6265 ft	0.8 mm light rain
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	Marginal	7 kph S	15 kph S	2 out of 5, cloud base 7980 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	20 kph NW	22 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 6255 ft	3.5 mm rain
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	4 kph NW	4 kph NW	1 out of 5, cloud base 6248 ft	0.4 mm light rain
Sat 22 Aug	Morning	No	6 kph NNE	6 kph ENE	3 out of 5, cloud base 8436 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Midday	No	17 kph N	15 kph N	3 out of 5, cloud base 7565 ft	dry
Sat 22 Aug	Afternoon	No	13 kph NNW	11 kph N	1 out of 5, cloud base 7129 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Morning	Yes	9 kph SW	13 kph SSW	3 out of 5, cloud base 8577 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Midday	No	7 kph NW	4 kph W	3 out of 5, cloud base 7447 ft	dry
Sun 23 Aug	Afternoon	No	13 kph NNW	13 kph NNW	1 out of 5, cloud base 6334 ft	0.8 mm light rain

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