Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 28.07.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 020/05-20KT, +00
FL100: 030/10-35KT, strongest in the W, -09
FL180: 360/25-55KT in the W, but 060/10-30KT elsewhere, -23

Overview of weather systems:
By Lofoten is an extensive 1002 mb low, drifting N and decreases slowly. About 250 km NW of Scotland is 996 mb low drifting E, but over Greenland is 1030 mb high. 500 km S of Cape Farewell is 1023 mb high.

Near surface winds:
Northerly or variable winds, 05-15 KT.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC abv. 3000FT in most places, but scattered rainshowers with (embd) CB's, limited visibility and lower cloudbase. BKN/OVC 1500-3000FT in the E with scattered light rain showers. Tops up to 17,000FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mariginal, but poor in the east.

Freezing level:
4,500 to 5,500 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in in or near showers.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in in or near showers.

Other information:
NIL.