Low level flight conditions over Iceland
06.07.2025
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 300/10-35KT, strongest in the NE, +03
FL100: 310/30-40KT, -04
FL180: 310/50-80KT, strongest in the NE, -13 in the W, but -23 in the E
Overview of weather systems:
250 km N of Melrakkaslétta is a 1000 mb low that is slowly moving E.
Near surface winds:
Northwesterly or variable 5-35 KT, strongest by the northeast coast.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
FEW/SCT above 2500FT with good visibility, but BKN/OVC at 1000-2000 FT in the north and northeast with marginal/poor visibility. Tops around 8,000-10,000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mostly good, but poor/impassable in the north and northeast.
Freezing level:
From 3000 FT in the northeast up to 8500 FT i the south.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
NIL.
Turbulence:
LGT/MOD but becoming NIL late evening.
Other information:
NIL.
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