Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 15.07.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 250/30-50KT, +08
FL100: 250/35-55KT, +01
FL180: 240/40-60KT, -16

Overview of weather systems:
Over the Shetland Islands is a stationary 1030 mb high. 900 km SSW of Reykjanes is an increasing 1026 mb high moving NE. Over Denmark Strait is a 1005 mb low moving rapidly NE.

Near surface winds:
SW-ly 20-40 KT, strongest in the N.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000 FT and intermittent drizzle or light rain with limited/poor visibility. SCT/BKN above 3000 FT and good visibility in NE- and E-Iceland. Tops near 8.000 FT, layered there above.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Widely poor or impassable, but good in NE- and E-Iceland.

Freezing level:
7.000 to 12.000 FT, lowest in the NW.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT above FZL.

Turbulence:
MOD in the N. LGT ISOL MOD elsewhere.

Other information:
MTW's can be seen over N- and NE-Iceland.