Low level flight conditions over Iceland
24.08.2024
OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 360/15-30KT, +01
FL100: 360/15-30KT, -08
FL180: 020/15-35KT, strongest in the W, -22
Overview of weather systems:
200 km WNW of the Faroe Islands is an extensive 978 mb low, slowly moving E.
Near surface winds:
N-ly 10-30 KT, strongest in the W.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000 FT in the N-parts and intermittent rain or drizzle with limited/poor visibility. SCT/BKN at 2000-4000 FT in the S and mostly good visibility. Tops near or above 10.000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the N-parts. Good/marginal in the S.
Freezing level:
3000 to 5500 FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in the N-parts.
Turbulence:
LGT, but ISOL MOD in the W.
Other information:
NIL.