Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 15.10.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 310/15-30KT but becoming 230/25-45KT in the W, strongest in the NW, -04
FL100: 320/20-40KT, but becoming 270/25-45KT, strongest in the NW, -13
FL180: 280/25-45KT strongest in the N, -28

Overview of weather systems:
500 km NE of Langanes is an extensive 952 mb low moving NE. 200 km NW of Látrabjarg is a 989 mb low, moving NE.

Near surface winds:
NW-erly wind 10-30KT in the E -and far S-parts, but up to 35KT with gust up to 55KT over Vatnajökull at first. SW-erly wind 10-35KT in the W, strongest in the NW.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2000FT and snow/sleet and possibly poor visibility in the NW and far N, but also in the far NE at first. FEW/SCT above 3000FT and good visibility elsewhere, but becoming SCT/BKN at 1500-2500FT in the SW with showers of rain/sleet and possibly poor visibility in places. Tops above 18.000FT, but around 12.000-16.000 FT in the W-part.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the NW and far N, also in the NE at first. Good elsewhere, but becoming marginal/poor in showers in the SW.

Freezing level:
At or near SFC, but up to 2500 FT in the S.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT OCNL MOD in the NW and far N.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the NW and far W, but also in the far E at first. LGT elsewhere.

Other information:
NIL.