Low level flight conditions over Iceland
26.04.2025
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 160/15-25KT, but 230/05-15KT in the NE, -01
FL100: 180/10-25KT, -11
FL180: 180/15-30KT, -29
Overview of weather systems:
550 km E of Cape Farewell is an extensive quasi-stationary 988 mb low.
Near surface winds:
South and southeast wind, widely 15-30 KT.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
SCT/BKN at 1000-2500 FT with ISOL CB and showers of rain with limited/poor visibility in the south and west, but SCT/BKN above 3000 FT and good visibility in the northeast. Tops at 15,000 to 18,000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Good in the northeast part, but poor/impassable in elsewhere.
Freezing level:
3500 to 6000 FT, highest in the northeast part.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in showers.
Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the south and west.
Other information:
NIL.