Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 08.11.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 240/10-35KT, strongest in the S, but VRB/05-10KT in the far NW and W, -04
FL100: 240/25-45KT, -10
FL180: 240/35-65KT, strongest in the NE, -25

Overview of weather systems:
In the vicinity of Jan Mayen is a 986 mb low slowly moving NE, and from it lies a trough to the SW. Over Greenland is a 1023 mb high.

Near surface winds:
W-ly or VRB 5-15KT, but SW-ly 10-30KT in the southeast.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000FT with rain/drizzle/sleet and poor visibility in the S and E, but rain/snow/sleet and poor visibility in parts of the N. SCT/BKN above 2500FT and fair visibility in the NW, but chances of rain/snow showers and marginal/poor visibility in places. Tops above 18,000FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Impassable in the S, parts of the N and E. Mostly good in the NW, but marginal poor in showers.

Freezing level:
From 1,000 FT in the NW up to 5,000 FT at the E and SE coasts.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation.

Turbulence:
LGT by the N and S coasts.

Other information:
NIL.