Low level flight conditions over Iceland
27.01.2025
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: VRB/10-30KT, -08
FL100: 180/10-30KT, but 250/15-35KT in the N and E, -17
FL180: 240/30-50KT, but 180/20-50KT in the W, -37
Overview of weather systems:
300 km W of Reykjanes is a 982 mb low slowly moving E. 250 km SW of Jan Mayen is a 972 mb low moving E.
Near surface winds:
Variable wind 10-30 KT.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2500 FT and OCNL CB's in the W and snow or snowshowers with poor visibility. Widely SCT above 3000 FT in NE- and E-Iceland and mostly good visibility. Tops above 18.000 FT in the W.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the W. Mostly good in NE- and E-Iceland.
Freezing level:
SFC.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD in the W.
Turbulence:
LGT, but MOD in showers in the W.
Other information:
NIL.