Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 07.11.2024

OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 180/50-65KT IN W PART, ELSE 190/60-70KT, 03
FL100: 190/50-70KT IN W PART, ELSE 210/70-85KT, -07
FL180: 200/50-90KT IN W APRT, ELSE 200P99KT, -20

Overview of weather systems:
250 km SW of Reykjanes is an increasing 973 mb low moving N.

Near surface winds:
South winds, mainly 40-50KT, but 30-40KT in the north until late morning.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500 to 2000FT with rain/drizzle and limited/poor visibility. SCT/BKN ABV 3000FT and mainly good visibility in N-Iceland. Tops LYR at 20,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in most parts, but marginal/good in the N.

Freezing level:
6000-10,000FT, highest in NE-Iceland.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD ABV 6000FT.

Turbulence:
MOD/SEV TURB (See SIGMET.)

Other information:
Expecting MTW over Iceland.