Low level flight conditions over Iceland
19.11.2025
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 310/10-25KT, 270/10-20KT in the W, -07
FL100: 350/20-35KT in the E, but 280/05-15KT in the W, -10
FL180: 340/25-40KT in the W, but 360/45-65KT in the E, -26
Overview of weather systems:
150 km S of Vestmannaeyjar is a 1031 mb high, moving SE. Over Scandinavia is a 1004 mb low, moving slowly.
Near surface winds:
SW-ly or variable wind 05-15 KT, but up to 20KT in higher grounds.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2500 FT in the W half of Iceland and light snow/sleet/rain in places in the SW with possibly poor visibility at first. FEW/SCT at abv. 2000 FT in the E part with dry weather and mostly good visibility. Tops around 14.000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Magrinal/poor in the W, but poor/impassable in the SW at first. Mostly good in the E part.
Freezing level:
SFC, but up to 2000 FT near the W coast.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT OCNL MOD.
Turbulence:
LGT.
Other information:
NIL.
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