Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 23.09.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 230/20-35KT, -02
FL100: 240/20-35KT, -12
FL180: 240/25-45KT, strongest in the SW, -28

Overview of weather systems:
200 km W of Bjargtangar is a 997 mb low, moving W, but 400 km S of Svalbard is a 989 mb low, moving NE. 1100 SSE of Cape Farewell is an increasing 986 mb low, moving NE.

Near surface winds:
SW-ly 20-35 KT, but 10-25KT in the NE.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
SCT/BKN at 1000-3000 FT and OCNL CB's with rainshowers and limited visibility in the S and W. FEW/SCT and good visibility in NE- and E-Iceland, but chance of isolated rainshowers. Tops of CB's at 10.000-15.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mainly good in NE- and E-Iceland, but poor elsewhere.

Freezing level:
3000 to 4500 FT, highest in the far E.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD in showers.

Turbulence:
LGT OCNL MOD.

Other information:
NIL.