Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 08.08.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 040/25-35KT, but 040/30-50KT in the SE, 00
FL100: 020/20-35KT, -06
FL180: 030/30-40KT, -22

Overview of weather systems:
350 km SE of Hornafjordur is a 994 mb low slowly moving E. Over Greenland is a 1026 mb high.

Near surface winds:
NE 25-40 KT in the W part and far E, but NE-erly wind 15-35 KT elsewhere.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2500FT with widespread rain/drizzle and limited/poor visibility in the N and E parts. SCT/BKN over 2500FT, mostly dry with marginal/good visibility in the SW and CAVOK in places, but chances of OCNL showers inland. Becoming SCT/BKN over 2500FT in the SE later on. Tops at or above 18.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable, but marginal/good in the SW and S later on, except in potential showers inland.

Freezing level:
2000 to 5000 FT, lowest by the N coast.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD ABV FZL in the N and E.

Turbulence:
LGT, but MOD in the NW part and SE-part.

Other information:
NIL.