Low level flight conditions over Iceland
26.03.2025
OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 250/2035KT in the S, but 120/20-35KT in the N, -00
FL100: 210/20-30KT, but VRB10KT in the NW, -09
FL180: 160/15-30KT, -25
Overview of weather systems:
150 km W of Reykjanes peninsula is a deepening 988 mb low moving N.
Near surface winds:
Easterly wind, 15-25KT in the N and even stronger wind by the coast. Southwesterly wind, 20-35KT in the south.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0700-2500FT and rain/drizzle, but BKN at 1500-3000FT and intermittent sleet and later snow in north parts with limited/poor visibility. Tops LYR at 18,000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in most places.
Freezing level:
1000-4500FT, highest in the southeast.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD ABV FZL.
Turbulence:
LGT ISOL MOD.
Other information:
NIL