Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 18.06.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 050/10-25KT, but 050/25-40KT in the NW, 00
FL100: 070/10-30KT, strongest in the NW, -08
FL180: 060/10-25KT, -24

Overview of weather systems:
300 km S of Dyrholaey is an extensive 993 mb low, slowly moving NE. Over Greenland is a 1025 mb high.

Near surface winds:
NE 10-25KT, but 25-40 KT in the NW, central highlands and SE.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0800-2500 FT and rain with poor visiblity in the N, E and far S. SCT/BKN at 2000-4000 FT in the SW and W and good visibility, but few light showers in the S. Tops near 18,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the N, E and far S but good/marginal in the SW and W.

Freezing level:
2,500 to 5,000 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT OCNL MOD in the N, E and far S.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD, but MOD in the NW, SE and central highlands.

Other information:
NIL.