Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 03.10.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 220/20-40KT, weakest in the N, +01
FL100: 210/20-35KT, weakest in the N, -06
FL180: 230/40-60KT, but decreasing winds in the W during period, -21

Overview of weather systems:
An 977 mb low, 350 km W of Iceland, is moving NE.

Near surface winds:
S and SE 15-30 KT, strongest in the S-part. Shifting to the SW in the S-parts later in the period.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC 0500-2000 FT with rain/drizzle and limited/poor visibility. SCT/BKN 2000-4000 FT in the NE part and limited visibility in light rain and drizzle. Tops LYR upto 20,000 FT.
Becoming SCT/BKN 1000-2000FT with scattered rain showers and CB's in the S- and W-parts later in the period.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in most parts, but marginal/poor in the NE part.

Freezing level:
4000 to 6000 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD ABV FZL and in CU/TCU later on.

Turbulence:
LGT, but ISOL MOD in South- and West-Iceland.

Other information:
NIL.