Low level flight conditions over Iceland
29.11.2025
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: VRB/05-15KT, but 140/35-55KT in the SW, -10
FL100: 280/10-20KT, but 190/20-40KT in the W, -18
FL180: 240/15-25KT, -34
Overview of weather systems:
SW of Lofoten is an extensive 969 mb low moving NNA. Around 200 km S of Westman Islands is a 1001 mb drag moving N.
Near surface winds:
Variable 5-20 KT, but easterly 20-45 KT in the southwest.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
FEW/SCT at 3000-5000 FT with fair visibility and CAVOK in places, but BKN/OVC at 500-2000 FT in the southwest with heavy snow or snow showers and limited/poor visibility. Tops at 12,000-15,000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Good/fair, but poor/impassable due to snow in the southwest.
Freezing level:
SFC.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT in showers.
Turbulence:
LGT.
Other information:
NIL.
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