Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 09.01.2026

OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 060/15-30KT, strongest by the SE coast and NW part, -11
FL100: 050/10-25KT, strongest in the NW, -20
FL180: 280/20-35KT, but lesser wins in the far N anf S, -39

Overview of weather systems:
400 km S Of Hornafjord is a 989 mb low. Over N-Skandinavia is a 1033 mb high.

Near surface winds:
NE-erly 15-30KT in the NW and SE, but 10-20KT elsewere.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
SCT/BKN at 1000-2000FT in the N and E with showers of snow and poor visibility in showers. FEW/SCT above 3000 FT in the S and W and good visibility. Tops above 15.000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor in showers in the N and E. Good/marginal in the S and W.

Freezing level:
SFC, but up to 1000FT in the far S.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in showers in the N and E.

Turbulence:
LGT OCNL MOD.

Other information:
NIL