Low level flight conditions over Iceland
13.12.2025
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: VRB/05-15KT, -02
FL100: VRB/10-20KT in the NE, -08
FL180: 250/30-40KT, but 18020KT in the S, -26
Overview of weather systems:
A 973 mb low, 300 km NE of Iceland is moving NE and a 964 mb area of low pressure, is 200 km SE of Iceland.
Near surface winds:
Eastely or variable winds, about 05-15KT, but NE 20-30KT in the NW-most part and SE late in the period.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
SCT/BKN at 1500-3000 FT with mostly good visibility. Becoming BKN/OVC 1200-2000 with rain and limited visibility in the SE part late in the period. Tops LYR at 16,000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mostly good in North-Iceland and poor in Westfjords, but marginal elsewhere. Becoming poor in the SE late in the period.
Freezing level:
0-3000FT, highest in the south.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ISOL MOD in clouds.
Turbulence:
Generally LGT, but ISOL MOD inWestfjords.
Other information:
NIL