Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 03.11.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 230/30-65KT, strongest in the highlands and NE, +00
FL100: 220/40-70KT, strongest in the highlands -05
FL180: 220/45-85KT, strongest in the highlands, -22

Overview of weather systems:
Over Scotland is an extensive and stationary 1042 mb high. 250 km SW of Reykjanes is a 1009 mb trough, moving fast.

Near surface winds:
Southwesterly winds, 15-40 KT, strongest over the highlands and the N.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2500 FT in the S and W parts and rain with poor visibility at first, but improving later with higher ceiling and OCNL rainshowers. Widely SCT/BKN ABV 3500 FT and good visibility in the NE parts. Tops LYR at 20,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Impassable in the S and W parts, but becoming mariginal. Generally good in the NE.

Freezing level:
3,000 to 7,000 FT, highest in the E parts.

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

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD.

Other information:
NIL.