Low level flight conditions over Iceland
21.11.2025
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 300/10-25KT, but 210/05-15KT in the W, -05
FL100: 260/10-20KT, -14
FL180: 130/10-20KT, but 220/15-25KT in the SW, -30
Overview of weather systems:
350 km NE of Cape Farewell is a 995 mb low, moving NE. 650 km SE of Jan Mayen is a 999 mb minor low, moving E.
Near surface winds:
SW and W-erly winds, 05-15KT, but 10-25KT in the SE.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1000-2500 FT in the NE-part with sleet or snow and poor visibility until early evening, later clearing. Elsewere SCT/BKN at 1200-2500FT, with scattered showers of rain and possible sleet. Limited/poor visibility in showers. Tops around 10,000FT, but ABV 20,000FT in the NE.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/marginal, but impassible in NE-Iceland until early evening.
Freezing level:
SFC to 2500FT, highest by the seaside.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT.
Turbulence:
LGT.
Other information:
NIL.