Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 23.02.2026

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 200/20-50KT in the N, strongest in the NW, but 160/20-40KT in the S, -03
FL100: 200/20-40KT, strongest in the NW, -12
FL180: 210/20-35KT, -32

Overview of weather systems:
250 km W of Reykjanes is a 989 mb low, moving N and later NE.

Near surface winds:
S and SE 25-45KT, strongest in the central and NW Iceland, slowly weakening in the far S/SW. 10-25KT in E-Iceland.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-3000 FT and showers of rain/sleet or snow in the NW with limited/poor visibility, mainly in the S and W. SCT/BKN above 2500 FT in the NE, mostly dry and good visibility. Tops at 13.000 to 18.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the S and W, but marginal/good in the NE.

Freezing level:
1500-3000FT, highest in the SW, but SFC inland.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in the S and W.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the S and W and central Iceland, LGT in the NE and becoming LGT in the far S later.

Other information:
NIL.