Low level flight conditions over Iceland
08.02.2025
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 250/10-20KT, -10
FL100: 260/25-35KT, -14
FL180: 260/40-60KT, strongest in the NW, -24
Overview of weather systems:
On Danmark strait is a 1007 mb low that is moving NE. About 500 km SW of Faroe Islands is a 1014 mb low that is also moving NE.
Near surface winds:
Southerly 10-20 KT, but VRB 5-10 KT in the east.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
SCT/BKN at 1500-3000FT and fair visibility, but scattered CB's with snow showers, lower cloudbase and poor visibility. SCT/BKN above 2500FT and good visibility in the east. Tops above 15,000FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Marginal/poor, but mostly good in the northeast.
Freezing level:
At or near SFC.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in showers.
Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in showers.
Other information:
NIL.