Low level flight conditions over Iceland
02.12.2025
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 060/25-40KT, but VRB10KT in the SW, -06
FL100: 080/15-30KT, but VRB10KT in the SW, -16
FL180: VRB10KT in the W, but 030/10-20KT in the E, -30
Overview of weather systems:
750 km S of Hornafjordur is an extensive 972 mb low, moving E. 600 km SW of Cape Farewell is an increasing 982 mb low, moving ENE.
Near surface winds:
Widely NE wind 15-30KT, but up to 40KT in higher grounds and in the SE.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2500 FT in NE- and E-Iceland, intermittent sleet or snow and poor visibility at times but scattered snowshowers in the NW part. FEW/SCT above 3000 FT and good visibility in the SW. Tops around 15.000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Good in the SW, but poor in the N and E part.
Freezing level:
SFC up to 2500 FT, highest in the S.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in the NE and E-part and in places in the NW.
Turbulence:
Widely LGT/MOD but MOD in the SE.
Other information:
NIL.
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