Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 25.09.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 030/35-50KT over the Westfjords, VRB/10-30KT elsewhere, but 220/20-40KT in the E, -00
FL100: VRB/10-30KT, -08
FL180: VRB/10-25KT, -24

Overview of weather systems:
Near the NE-coast is a slowly moving and extensive 972 mb low.

Near surface winds:
NE-ly 30-45 KT over the Westfjords. VRB/10-30 KT elsewhere, but SW 25-40 KT in the E.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Widely BKN/OVC at 0500-2500 FT and patches rain or drizzle with limited/poor visibility, but rain, sleet or snow in the NW. Higher clouds and mostly good visibility in the E. Tops near or above 15.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Widely poor or impassable. Marginal in the E.

Freezing level:
2000 to 5000 FT, highest in the NE, but down to 0500 FT over the Westfjords.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD in the NW. LGT OCNL MOD elsewhere.

Turbulence:
MOD in the NW and the E. LGT ISOL MOD elsewhere.

Other information:
NIL.