Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 30.08.2026

OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: VRB/05-10KT, but 310/15-20KT in the far SW, -01
FL100: 230/10-20KT, -10
FL180: 230/20-35KT, -25

Overview of weather systems:
Around 350 km W of Gufuskálar is a quasi stationary 1008 mb low. 350 km NW of Trondheim is an increasing 996 mb low, drifting N.

Near surface winds:
Variable 05-15KT, strongest by the coast.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
SCT/BKN at 1500-3000 FT in most parts with scattered light showers of rain with poor visibility, especially in the SE. FEW/SCT above 2000FT and good visibility in the SW parts. Tops around 12.000-14.000 FT in the N and E.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Marginal/poor in most places, but good/marginal in the SW-parts.

Freezing level:
From 2.000 FT in the N, up to 5.000 FT near the S coast.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ISOL MOD in showers, especially in the SE.

Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in or near showers.

Other information:
Nil.