Low level flight conditions over Iceland
24.01.2025
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 090/20-40KT, but 310/10-30KT in the SW, -05
FL100: 110/20-35KT, -13
FL180: 120/15-40KT, strongest in the W, -31
Overview of weather systems:
350 km NE of Cape Farewell is a 963 mb low, moving slowly. Over Orkney Islands is a 949 mb low, moving fast NE.
Near surface winds:
E-erly 10-35KT but gust up to 45KT in the N and E, strongest by the N- and SE coats. NW-erly 05-25KT in the SW.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0800-2500FT in most places and snow or sleet with poor visibility at times. Tops LYR over 18.000FT
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in most places.
Freezing level:
At or near SFC in most places, but up to 2500 FT in the SE.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation.
Turbulence:
Widely LGT/MOD, but MOD in the SE and far N-parts.
Other information:
NIL.