Low level flight conditions over Iceland
05.12.2025
OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 080/10-30KT, strongest in the far S, -04
FL100: 130/10-25KT, -12
FL180: 180/15-35KT, strongest in the NW, -30
Overview of weather systems:
1050 km SE of Cape Farewell an extensive 965 mb low moves ENE. 300 km ENE of Dalatangi a 1002 mb minor low moves WNW, but over NE-Greenland is a 1026 mb high.
Near surface winds:
East and northeasterly winds, 35-45KT in the S and W parts, but 05-15KT in the NE.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Widely BKN/OVC at 1000-2500 FT. Scattered showers of snow, sleet or rain in the N and E parts with poor visibility, but intermittent rain or sleet in the S and W parts with limited visibility. Clearing up in the S and W late in the period. Tops LYR at 15,000 to 18,000FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Widely poor/impassable, but becoming marginal in the S and W parts later on.
Freezing level:
SFC up to 4000FT, highest in the S.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT OCNL MOD in precipitation.
Turbulence:
LGT to MOD in the S and W parts.
Other information:
NIL.
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