Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 02.09.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 120/15-40KT, strongest in the far S, 00
FL100: 140/10-25KT, -10
FL180: 200/20-30KT, -21

Overview of weather systems:
600 km SSW of Reykjanes is a 987 mb low, slowly moving N and later E. 300 km NE of Shetland Islands is a 996 mb low, moving E.

Near surface winds:
SE- and E-erly 05-20KT, but 15-35KT in the S, strongest by the coast and gust up to 45KT in higher grounds.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2500FT in the S part, especially by the S coast, and also central Iceland with rain/drizzle and poor visibility at times. SCT/BKN above 3000FT elsewhere and good visibility. Tops above 18.000FT, layered.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Marginal/poor in rain in the S, especially by the S coast and also in central Iceland. Good/marginal elsewhere.

Freezing level:
2500-4500FT, lowest in the E.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT OCNL MOD in precipitation in the far S.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the far S.

Other information:
NIL