Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 11.12.2025

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 150/30-50KT, but 120/50-65KT in the SW, -02
FL100: 150/30-60KT, strongest in the SW, -11
FL180: 140/35-80KT, strongest in the NE, -30

Overview of weather systems:
300 km SW of Reykjanes is an extensive 938 mb low, moving SW and later to the E.

Near surface winds:
SE and E 35-55 KT, but 20-40 KT in the N- and E-parts.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0800-3000 FT in the S and OCNL CB's with rainshowers and limited visibility, and a possibility of lightnings. Gradually becoming FEW/SCT with good visibility in the N-part. Tops of CB's above 18.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the S. Gradually becoming good in the N-part.

Freezing level:
2000 to 4000 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in the S-part, and also in the N and E at first.

Turbulence:
LGT OCNL MOD in the N- and E-parts. MOD elsewhere, but possibly SEV in the highlands in the evening.

Other information:
Lightnings have been detected in CB's near the S-coast.