Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 30.10.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 200/15-30KT, but 25010KT in the E, -03
FL100: 210/25-35KT, -12
FL180: 190/40-60KT, -28

Overview of weather systems:
An extensive but weakening 983 mb low is nearly stationary around 250 km NE of Cape Farewell. A minor 1008 mb low, 400 km SE of Iceland, is moving N.

Near surface winds:
S and SW 15-30KT, but W-ly 05-15KT in the E-part.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN at 1000-2000FT with limited to poor visibility in showers of rain and sometimes with small hail. Mainly SCT/BKN at 1500-3500FT with good visibility in the NE and E. Tops around 12-15.000FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the S and W, mainly in showers, otherwise marginal. Mainly good in the NE and E.

Freezing level:
From 2000FT in the W up to 4000FT in the E.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD near showers.

Other information:
Mountain waves over N-Iceland, see SIGMET.