Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 18.06.2026

OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 070/20-30KT, strongest in SE, -00
FL100: 080/10-25KT, -07
FL180: 100/10-25KT, but 050/10-20KT in the W, -23

Overview of weather systems:
400 km S of Dyrhólaey is an extensive 991 mb low that is slowly moving NE.

Near surface winds:
NE 10-25KT, but 30-45 KT by the SE-coast, and in the NW.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0800-2500 FT and rain with poor visiblity in the N and E. SCT/BKN at 2000-4000 FT in the SW and W and good visibility, but few light showers in the S. Tops near 18,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the N and E, but good/marginal in the SW and W.

Freezing level:
2,000 to 5,500 FT, highest in the SW.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in the N and E.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD.

Other information:
NIL.