Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 01.08.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 360/25-40KT, +01
FL100: 360/20-35KT, -06
FL180: 360/30-45KT, -21

Overview of weather systems:
Between Iceland and Norway is a 997 mb low, drifting E. Over Greenland is a 1036 mb high, but 800 km SSW of Reykjanes is a 1026 mb high.

Near surface winds:
N and NW 15-30KT, but 30-40KT in the E-part.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC 0800-2000 FT in the N and E parts, with rain/drizzle and limited/poor visibility. FEW/SCT ABV 3000 FT and good visibility in the S and W. Tops LYR at 16,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the NE parts, but good/marginal elsewhere.

Freezing level:
5000 to 7000 FT, highest in the S and W.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in CLD's in the E parts.

Turbulence:
Mainly LGT, but ISOL MOD IN E parts.

Other information:
LGT MTW's over E-Iceland.