Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 20.10.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 190/05-25KT, -05
FL100: 190/20-45KT, strongest in the far E, from -09 in the E down to -17 in the far W
FL180: 190/30-75KT, strongest in central and E parts, from -22 in the E down to -31 in the far W

Overview of weather systems:
200 km SE of Ammassalik is a 984 mb low, moving W. Over E- Iceland is a 993 mb low, moving ENE. 400 km SW of Cape Farewell is an increasing 1002 mb trough moving ENE.

Near surface winds:
Southerly winds, 10-25KT, strongest over the Eastfjords.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
SCT/BKN at 1200-2500 FT and rainshowers with CU/TCU's and limited visibility at times in the W-parts of Iceland. BKN/OVC at 0500-2000FT and rain/drizzle with poor visibility in the E parts, but snow in higher grounds at first. Gradually clearing in the E parts, becoming FEW/SCT above 3000FT and good visibility later, but possible low clouds over the Eastfjords. Tops LYR upto 20,000FT

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Marginal/poor, gradually becoming marginal/good in E-Iceland.

Freezing level:
1500-4500 FT, highest in the E.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in CU/TCU's in the W part and ABV FZL in the E at first.

Turbulence:
LGT, but MOD IN TCU.

Other information:
MTW's expected over E-Icland.