Low level flight conditions over Iceland
21.12.2025
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 150/15-45KT, strongest in the W, 00
FL100: 150/20-35KT, -08
FL180: 140/20-35KT, -25
Overview of weather systems:
Just NE of Cape Farewell is a 982 mb low slowly moving NE. Over Norway is a 1028 mb high.
Near surface winds:
SE-ly 15-35 KT, strongest in the SW.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2500 FT in the S-part, and also by the W- and E-coasts, and patches of drizzle of light rain with limited/poor visibility. Widely FEW/SCT and good visibility in N-Iceland. Tops at 5.000 to 8.000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the S-part and by the W- and E-coasts. Good in N-Iceland.
Freezing level:
3500 to 5500 FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT in the S-part and by the W- and E-coasts.
Turbulence:
LGT, but OCNL MOD in the SW and W, and also in the highlands.
Other information:
NIL.
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