Low level flight conditions over Iceland
08.10.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 140/40-50KT, but 180/10-20KT in the S and W, -00
FL100: 180/20-35KT, but VRB/05-15KT in the NW, -08
FL180: 170/30-45KT, but VRB/15-25KTin the W, -22
Overview of weather systems:
Around 300 km WSW of Snæfellsnes is a 983 mb low that is slowly moving E.
Near surface winds:
VRB 5-15KT, but SE 40-50KT by the NE and E coast.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2500 FT with rain and poor visibility in the NE and E. SCT/BKN at 1500-2000 FT and showers of rain with poor visibility elsewhere. Tops around 10,000 FT in the S and W, but above 18,000 FT elsewhere.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Impassable in the NE and E, but poor/impassable elsewhere.
Freezing level:
1500 to 5500 FT, highest in the SE.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in the N and E, but LGT elsewhere.
Turbulence:
LGT/MOD, but mostly NIL in the S and W.
Other information:
NIL.
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