Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 25.10.2026

OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 360/20-40KT, strongest in the E, -04
FL100: 030/15-30KT, -13
FL180: 130/20-30KT, -27

Overview of weather systems:
A 953 mb low is located 130 km SSE of the Shetland Islands, drifting NE and filling. A 988 mb minor low is situated about 550 km W of Reykjanes, drifting SW.

Near surface winds:
NE 20-45KT, strongest in the SE.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-1500FT in the NE with limited visibility in rain/sleet, but snow at higher ground. BKN/OVC at 1000-2000FT in the NW and limited visibility in showers of rain or sleet, but snow at higher ground. SCT/BKN ABV 2000FT and mostly dry in the S and W. Tops above 20.000FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Impassable in the NE, poor in the NW, good/marginal in the S and W.

Freezing level:
1000-3000FT, highest in the SE.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD in the N and E, LGT in the S and W.

Turbulence:
MOD/ ISOL SEV in the SE (see SIGMET), LGT ISOL MOD in the W and N.

Other information:
NIL.