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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Ruby Mountain is a prominent 7,412-foot (2,259-metre) mountain summit located in the North Cascades Range of Washington state. It is situated in Ross Lake National Recreation Area which is part of the North Cascades National Park Complex. The Diablo Lake Overlook along the North Cascades Highway is at the foot of the mountain. The nearest higher peak is Colonial Peak, 4.2 miles (6.8 km) to the southwest.
Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 6,200 feet (1,900 meters) above Diablo Lake in approximately two miles.
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 202 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly.
You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeSSW · 202° ±0°
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Nearest weather station to Ruby Mountain. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Agassiz, BC, CA
13:43 UTC
81 km from site
Wind
ESE 110°
4 kt
Ceiling
Clear
sm vis
ESE 110° · 4 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 81 km from Ruby Mountain. Mountain conditions may differ — this is a clue, not a forecast. Adjust sim time on site until conditions feel right.
§ 07 · Location · Field CoordinatesWGS-84
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