Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 24.12.2025

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 220/50-80KT, +02
FL100: 230/50-80KT, -04
FL180: 240/60-90KT, strongest in the NW, -18

Overview of weather systems:
A 992 mb low is nearly stationary around 300 km N of Scoresby Sound and a stationary 1044 mb high is over the S of Norway.

Near surface winds:
S and SW 40-70 KT, strongest winds in the N- and central parts, but also over Vatnajökull.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000 FT in the S and W, rain, heavy at times and limited/poor visibility. Mainly dry and good visibility in the NE part. Tops above 18.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Impassable in the S and W, but good in the NE.

Freezing level:
5.000 to 10.000 FT, lowest in the NW, highest in the E.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD, but MOD in the NW.

Turbulence:
MOD/SEV, valid SIGMET.

Other information:
Mountain wave observed in the E- Iceland.
Valid SEV TURB SIGMET.