Low level flight conditions over Iceland
01.08.2026
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 360/25-35KT, +01
FL100: 360/20-35KT, -05
FL180: 010/20-35KT, -21
Overview of weather systems:
Between Iceland and Norway is a 998 mb low, drifting E, but over S-Greenland is a 1025 mb high.
Near surface winds:
N and NW 10-25KT, but 25-40KT in the E-parts.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC 0800-2000 FT in the NE parts, with light rain/drizzle and limited/poor visibility at times. FEW/SCT ABV 3000 FT and good visibility in other parts. Tops LYR at 15,000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in NE-Iceland, but generally good elsewhere.
Freezing level:
5000 to 7000 FT, highest in the S and W.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in CLD's in the E parts.
Turbulence:
Mainly LGT, but ISOL MOD IN the E parts.
Other information:
LGT MTW's over E-Iceland.
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