Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 18.10.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 230/60-80KT, 00
FL100: 230/65-85KT, -10
FL180: 230/90-P99KT, -20

Overview of weather systems:
300 km W of Iceland is a 969 mb low moving fast NE. A 1038 mb high is over Scotland and S-Norway.

Near surface winds:
South and southwest 50-75 KT.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2500 FT and rain/drizzle with limited/poor visibility. Higher ceiling and mostly dry and good visibility in the NE part. Later rainshowers with CBs in the W part. Tops over 18.000 FT in the S and W parts.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable, but marginal/good in the northeast part.

Freezing level:
3000-5000 FT.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD/SEV.

Turbulence:
MOD/SEV.

Other information:
See SIGMETs.