Low level flight conditions over Iceland
22.09.2023
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: VRB/05-20KT, -05
FL100: VRB/05-15KT, -11
FL180: 260/15-25KT, -26
Overview of weather systems:
Just W of the Shetland Islands is an extensive 985 mb low, slowly moving N. Over Greeland is a 1033 mb high. 400 km SW of Iceland is a trough moving NE.
Near surface winds:
NE-ly or variable wind 05-20 KT.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN at 1500 to 3500 FT and a few patches of rain with limited visibility, but snow on higher ground. Tops at 5.000 to 10.000 FT, layered there above.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Widely marginal.
Freezing level:
1000 to 3500 FT, highest by the S-coast.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ISOL MOD.
Turbulence:
LGT.
Other information:
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