Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 22.08.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 220/20-45KT, strongest in the W, +05
FL100: 220/30-45KT, -03
FL180: 240/35-50KT, -16

Overview of weather systems:
300 km W of Vestfjords is a 990 mb low, moving NE.

Near surface winds:
Southwesterly wind, 20-35KT, but somewhat lighter wind in the E.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000 FT and drizzle or rain with poor visibility, but SCT/BKN above 2500 FT with intermitten rain or drizzle with limited/marginal visibility in the northeast and east. Tops abv. 24.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Impassable, but marginal/poor the northeast and east.

Freezing level:
7,000 to 9,000 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation ABV FZL.

Turbulence:
LGT.

Other information:
NIL.