Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 11.11.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 340/10-30KT, strongest in the E, -12
FL100: 300/25-35KT, -16
FL180: 310/55-70KT, strongest in the E, -27

Overview of weather systems:
400 km E of Dalatangi is a 993 mb low, moving SE. 600 km SW of Reykjanes is a 1023 mb high, moving ESE.

Near surface winds:
NE- or VRB wind 05-15KT in the N and W parts, becoming SE-erly 10-20KT in the far NW later in the period. NW-erly 15-40KT in the E part, strongest in the SE with gust up to 55KT in higher grounds.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1500-3000 FT and light snowshowers in the NE, slowly improving. Mainly fair in the S and W. Becoming BKN/OVC at 0500-2000FT over Westfjords at the end of period with snow and poor visibility. Tops 8.000-14.000FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor in the NE, but improving. Good in the S and W. Becoming poor/impassable over Westfjords at the end of period.

Freezing level:
At or near SFC.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT in the NE-part, later becoming LGT/MOD over Westfjords.

Turbulence:
MOD in the E, LGT in the W.

Other information:
Mountain waves observed over E- and SE -Iceland.