Low level flight conditions over Iceland
09.11.2026
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 330/05-15KT, but VRB10KT in the SE, -08
FL100: 310/15-25KT, strongest in the E, -12
FL180: 280/25-40KT, strongest in the S, but becoming 330/25-40KT in the E, -28
Overview of weather systems:
400 km N of Lofoten is a 980 mb low, moving E and from it lies a trough to SW. Just E of Cape Farewell is a 1022 mb high, moving E.
Near surface winds:
N-ly or VRB 5-15KT, strongest in the SE.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000FT with rain/sleet but snow in higher grounds and poor visibility in the far SE. SCT/BKN above 2000FT and fair visibility elsewhere, but chances of light rain/snow showers and marginal/poor visibility in places in N and E. Tops at 10.000-15.000FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the SE but mostly good in elsewhere. Possibly marginal/poor in showers in places in the N and E.
Freezing level:
From SFC inland up to 2500 in the far S.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in prthe SE. LGT ein showers in the N and E.
Turbulence:
LGT in the SE.
Other information:
NIL.
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