Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 15.09.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 270/10-20KT, but becmg 20020KT in the W during the period, 00
FL100: 270/10-20KT, but becmg 260/20-30KT in the W during the period, -04
FL180: 280/25-40KT, -18

Overview of weather systems:
A 1016 mb ridge of high pressure over the E-Iceland, is moving E.

Near surface winds:
Westly or variable winds, 05-15KT, but becmg S and SW 15-30KT in the W parts late in the period.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1500-3000FT with good visibility in the N and E. FEW/SCT 1500-4000FT and good visibility elsewhere, but scattered rain showers in the SE with somewhat lower cloudbase and limited visibility. Tops at up to 14,000 FT. Starting to rain with deteriorating conditions in the westernmost part at the end of the period, with tops ABV 18,000FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mostly good, but marginal/poor in the N-, E- and SE-part. Becoming impassable in the westernmost part at the end of the period.

Freezing level:
3000-8000 FT, lowest in the NW- and SE-parts.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation.

Turbulence:
LGT, gradually ISOL MOD in the W-part.

Other information:
Possible mountainwave activity in the NW-part at the end of the period.