Low level flight conditions over Iceland
13.05.2024
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 360/10-15KT, -03
FL100: 310/10KT, -10
FL180: 340/20-30KT IN W PART, ELSE 280/10-15KT, -27
Overview of weather systems:
By Jan Mayen is a slow moving 1006 mb low. At the south coast is a stationary 1005 mb trough.
Near surface winds:
Northerly winds, 10-25 KT.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0800-2500 FT in most parts and intermittent rain/drizzle, but sleet/snow in mountain areas with poor visibility at times, patches of mist/fog along coasts. Some EMBD rain showers in the SE. SCT/BKN ABV 2500 ft and mainly good visibility in SW part. Tops LYR at 17,000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mainly poor, but marginal/good in SW part.
Freezing level:
0800-4500 FT, highest in the S.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in CLD.
Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in W-Iceland.
Other information:
NIL
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