Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 09.09.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 170/10-35KT, strongest in the SW, +02
FL100: 190/15-35KT, strongest in the E, -05
FL180: 200/20-35KT, -18

Overview of weather systems:
600 km E of Cape Farewell is an increasing 986 mb low, moving NE. 100 km S of Ammassalik is a 987 mb low. Over Shetland Islands is a 1012 mb high pressure ridge, moving E.

Near surface winds:
SE-or S-erly 10-30KT in the SW and central Iceland. VRB or SE-erly 05-10KT elsewhere.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2500 FT and limited/poor visibility at times in drizzle or light rain in the S and W. FEW/SCT above 3000FT and mostly good visibility in the NE and E parts. Tops above 18.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the S and W, but mostly good in the NE and E parts.

Freezing level:
5.000-8.000 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ISOL MOD above FZL.

Turbulence:
Widely LGT, but becoming LGT/MOD in the SW and central Iceland.

Other information:
NIL.