Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 19.03.2026

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 230/45-65KT, -06 but +04 in the E at first
FL100: 230/55-80KT, strongest in the E, from -20 in the W to 00 in the far E,
FL180: 230/80-P99KT, from -32 in NW to -20 in the far E

Overview of weather systems:
Just S of Ammassalik is an extensive 970 mb low, slowly moving NE.

Near surface winds:
SW-ly 35-55 KT.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0700-3000 FT in the S and W and showers of sleet or snow with limited/poor visibility, but rain in the SE at first. Widely SCT/BKN above 3000 FT and good visibility in the NE-part. Tops at 10.000 to 15.000 FT in the S and W.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the S and W. Mostly good in the NE-part.

Freezing level:
0500 to 2000 FT, but 4000 to 8000 FT in the E-part early on.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD.

Turbulence:
MOD ISOL SEV.

Other information:
NIL.