Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 23.10.2026

OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 180/05-20KT, -05
FL100: 180/05-20KT, -16
FL180: 140/10-30KT, but VRB/05-10KT in the SW, -33

Overview of weather systems:
350 km S of Reykjanes is a 989 mb low, drifting E, and from it lies a trough to NNW. About 400 km ENE of Faroe Islands is a 992 mb low, moving N.

Near surface winds:
VRB wind 05-15KT.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
SCT/BKN at 1500-3000FT and showers of rain with limited visibility and lower cloudbase in the S and W. FEW/SCT above 3000 FT and mostly dry and good visibility elsewhere. Tops around 8.000-13.000FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mariginal/poor in showers the S and W, but good elsewhere.

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

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD above FZL in showers.

Turbulence:
LGT OCNL MOD in the showers.

Other information:
NIL.