Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 04.11.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 210/10-35KT, strongest in the NW, -04
FL100: 220/20-35KT, -06
FL180: 230/25-60KT, strongest in the S, -22

Overview of weather systems:
Over the North sea is an extensive quasi-stationary 1041 mb high. Around 300 km SW of Cape Farewell is a 997 mb low that is slowly moving NE.

Near surface winds:
S- and SW-erly 05-30KT, strongest in the higher grounds and by N and W coasts.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
SCT/BKN at 1500-3000 FT and good visibility, but OCNL rainshowers with limited visibility in the S and W, but mostly SCT above 3000 FT and good visibility in the N and E. Tops at 12,000-15,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Good, but mariginal/poor in showers S and W.

Freezing level:
2,500 to 6,000 FT, highest in the SE.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD ABV FZL in the S and W.

Turbulence:
LGT, OCNL MOD near mountains and by the N and W coasts.

Other information:
NIL.