Low level flight conditions over Iceland
29.08.2026
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: VRB/05-10KT, but 310/15-20KT in the far SW, -01
FL100: 250/10-20KT, -10
FL180: 250/20-35KT, -24
Overview of weather systems:
Around 350 km W of Gufuskálar is a quasi stationary 1009 mb low. 250 km W of Trondheim is an increasing 997 mb low, drifting N.
Near surface winds:
Variable wind 05-15KT, strongest by the coast.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
SCT/BKN at 1500-3000 FT in the N and E parts with possible light showers of rain in places with poor visibility in showers, especially in the SE. FEW/SCT above 2000FT and good visibility in the SW and W parts, but possible showers in the NW later. Tops around 12.000-15.000 FT in the N and E.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Widely good/marginal but marginal/poor in showers in the N and E, especially in the SE.
Freezing level:
From 2.000 FT in the N, up to 5.000 FT near the S coast.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ISOL MOD in showers, especially in the SE.
Turbulence:
NIL.
Other information:
NIL.
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