Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 18.03.2026

OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 310/30-45KT IN E PARTS, ELSE 340/15-25KT, -10
FL100: 330/10-25KT, -16
FL180: 300/10-25KT, -33

Overview of weather systems:
300 km W of the Faroes Islands is a 980 mb low, drifting NE, but 200 km E of Jan Mayen ia a minor 974 mb low moving N.

Near surface winds:
Nortwesterly winds, 15-25KT, but 30-40KT at the E coast.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2500FT in the N parts with light snow or snow showers. SCT/BKN ABV 32500FT and mostly good visibility in the S. Tops LYR at 18,000FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor or impassable in the N parts of Iceland, but mainly good in the S.

Freezing level:
SFC to 2500 FT, highest in the SE.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT in CLD's.

Turbulence:
LGT but ISOL MOD in the eastermost parts.

Other information:
NIL.