Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 02.07.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 240/30-45KT, but 240/15-30KT in the S and E, -01
FL100: 240/25-40KT, -12
FL180: 240/25-55KT, strongest in the S and E, -29

Overview of weather systems:
A 995 mb low just NW of the Westfjords is moving slowly NE.

Near surface winds:
SW 15-40KT, strongest in N-Iceland.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN at 1000-3000 FT and showers of rain with limited visibility, mainly in the NW part, but mostly dry and good visibility in E-Iceland. Tops of CB's around 18.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor, but mainly good in E-Iceland.

Freezing level:
3000 to 5000 FT, highest in E-Iceland.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD in CB's.

Turbulence:
MOD in N-Iceland, MOD in CB's in the S and W.

Other information:
Mountain waves can be expected N of Vatnajokull.