Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 26.04.2024

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 010/15-30KT, strongest in the E, 00
FL100: 360/25-40KT, strongest in the E, -08
FL180: 360/30-40KT, -26

Overview of weather systems:
400 km NE of Faroe Islands is a 1003 mb low, moving W. Over Greenland Sea is a 1026 mb ridge, moving slowly.

Near surface winds:
Northerly or variable 10-25 KT, strongest in the far E.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
FEW/SCT at 2000-4000 FT in the S and W parts and mist in some places early on, but otherwise good visibility. BKN/OVC at 0500-2500 FT in the N and E parts with fog/mist with limited/poor visibility. Tops at 9.000 to 13.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mostly good in the S and W parts, but poor/impassable in the N and E parts.

Freezing level:
From SFC in the E up to 6000 FT in the W.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT in the N and E parts.

Turbulence:
LGT in the S and E.

Other information:
NIL.