Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 03.10.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 180/20-40KT, weakest in the N, +01
FL100: 210/20-35KT, weakest in the N, -06
FL180: 230/40-50KT, -19

Overview of weather systems:
An intensifying 980 mb low, 450 km WSW of Iceland, is moving NE.

Near surface winds:
S and SE 15-30 KT, strongest in the S-part.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC 0500-2000 FT with rain/drizzle and limited/poor visibility. FEW/SCT ABV 2500 FT in the NE part and mostly dry and good visibility, but gradually light rain and drizzle in limited visibility and lowering cloudbase. Tops over 18.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in most parts. Mostly good in the NE part, but slowly deteriorating during the period.

Freezing level:
3000 to 5000 FT, highest in the S part. Gradually going up during the period.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation. Small risk for SEV in the S-part in more intense precipitation.

Turbulence:
LGT, but ISOL MOD in South- and West-Iceland.

Other information:
NIL.