Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 27.09.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 040/15-30KT over the Westfjords and Breiðafjörður, VRB/10-20KT in the SW, but 020/10-20KT elsewhere, -01
FL100: 020/15-30KT in the NW and W, but VRB/05-15KT elsewere, -10
FL180: 020/10-20KT in the W, but VRB/05-15KT elsewhere, -28

Overview of weather systems:
Just S of Iceland is an extensive 985 mb low, drifting NE.

Near surface winds:
NE wind 20-30 KT over the Westfjords and Breiðafjörður. VRB 05-15 KT elsewere.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC 1000-2500 FT and rainshowers with OCNL CB's in the E, but rain or sleet in the NW-part with poor visibility. SCT/BKN 1500-3000 FT and good visibility in the SW. Tops near 18.000 FT in the E.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Impassable in the NW. Mainly good in the S and SW, but poor/marginal elsewhere.

Freezing level:
2000 to 5000 FT, highest in the E, but down to 1000 FT over the Westfjords.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD in the NW, and in showers in the E. Mainly LGT elsewhere.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the NW and W, but LGT elsewhere.

Other information:
NIL.