Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 21.05.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 100/05-20KT, strongest in the far S, 00
FL100: 090/05-15KT, but 16005KT in the far E, -06
FL180: VRB05KT, -23

Overview of weather systems:
Just E of Iceland is an extensive 1009 mb low, slowly moving N. Over Greenland is a 1018 mb high.

Near surface winds:
NE and E-erly wind 05-20KT, stronghest in the NW and by the E/SE coast, but up to 30KT by the S coast.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-1500FT and rain/drizzle with poor visibility in mist/fog the E, NE and over Strandir in the Westfjords. FEW/SCT above 2000FT in the NW part and good visibility but SCT/BKN at 1500-2000FT and possibly showers of rain in the S and SW. Tops around 8.000-12.000FT in the E, but around 14.000FT in the S.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the E and NE. Poor also over Strandir area. Good in the NW, but marginal/poor in showers in the S and SW.

Freezing level:
2500 to 5500 FT, lowest in the far NE.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in the E and NE, possibly LGT in showers in the S and SW.

Turbulence:
LGT, but LGT/MOD along the S/SE coast.

Other information:
NIL.