Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 16.01.2026

OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 030/15-30KT, strongest in the W part, -05
FL100: 060/10-20KT, -14
FL180: 050/15-25KT, -32

Overview of weather systems:
550 km E of Langanes is a 993 mb low moving slowly N. 200 km S of Ingólfshöfði is a 989 mb low moving S.

Near surface winds:
N- and NE-erly wind 15-30KT, strongest in the W part.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2500 FT in the N and E parts with intermittent snow/sleet/rain/drizzle with limited/poor visibility. Mostly FEW/SCT avb. 2500 FT in the SW part and mostly dry and good visbility. Tops at 12.000-16.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the N and E parts. Mostly good in the SW.

Freezing level:
0-1500 FT, highest at the S coast.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation.

Turbulence:
LGT.

Other information:
NIL.