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The Sinks of Gandy snowkite spot
United States · West Virginia
Overview
The Sinks of Gandy is a snowkite spot in the mountains of West Virginia, at over 3,500 feet elevation in the Appalachians. This unique site is in a karst valley where Gandy Creek disappears into limestone caves. In winter, the vast snowy meadows of the Appalachian highlands provide ideal terrain for snowkiting. The region is known for its strong winds and harsh winters, with reliable snow cover from December to March.
Spot forecast for The Sinks of Gandy
Sunrise 07:33 · Sunset 18:33
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The Sinks of Gandy: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
208h
in January · 20.5 rideable days
The season runs from December to February, peaking in January: 11 rideable days a month and 208 hours of usable wind, at 1 °C. The low point is April, at 0 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 50% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -2 °C. The wettest month is July, with 143 mm. Snow depth peaks in January, at 17 cm.
Monthly averages: The Sinks of Gandy
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.5 | 208 h | -2 °C | 118 mm |
| February | 4.0 | 44 h | 4 °C | 105 mm |
| March | 1.0 | 3 h | 10 °C | 62 mm |
| April | 0.0 | 0 h | 14 °C | 84 mm |
| May | 0.0 | 0 h | 18 °C | 81 mm |
| June | 0.0 | 0 h | 23 °C | 111 mm |
| July | 0.0 | 0 h | 25 °C | 143 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 0 h | 22 °C | 65 mm |
| September | 0.0 | 0 h | 20 °C | 53 mm |
| October | 0.0 | 0 h | 15 °C | 71 mm |
| November | 2.0 | 22 h | 8 °C | 103 mm |
| December | 7.0 | 60 h | 2 °C | 94 mm |
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Technical details of The Sinks of Gandy spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Spot type
- Freeride (Ski touring access)
- Altitude
- 1,067 m
Hazards
Extreme winter conditions — very low temperatures and icy winds. Karst terrain with sinkholes and hidden holes under snow. Complete remoteness — no emergency services nearby. Access roads may be impassable in winter. Riding with a partner mandatory. Hypothermia risk. Trees and fences at meadow edges.
Additional information
Snowkite on high-altitude snowy meadows. Flat to rolling terrain ideal for snowkiting. Snow cover varies by year. Strong and regular winds typical of the Appalachian highlands. High elevation ensuring cold temperatures and quality snow.
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