Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 28.03.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 140/35-80KT, strongest in the S and W, -07
FL100: 180/30-60KT, strongest in the S and W, -14
FL180: 200/35-50KT, -28

Overview of weather systems:
250 km NE of Cape Farewell is a 963 mb low, moving ENE.

Near surface winds:
SE 35-50KT in the S and W parts but 20-35KT in other areas.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC undir 1500FT with snow and poor visibility in the S and W parts, but turns to rain by the coast late in the periode. Mainly dry in the NE and E parts, but lowering cloudbase and starts to snow tonight with poor visibility. Tops above 25,000FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Impassible in the S and W parts and later also elsewere.

Freezing level:
SFC but up to 2500FT by the SW-coast late in the periode.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD in precipitation.

Turbulence:
MOD/SEV, but mainly light LGT in the N and E until late night.

Other information:
A fast moving frontal system passing over Iceland.