Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 21.11.2024

OUTLOOK 1200 - 1700 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 040/15-30KT in the E, but 100/10-30KT in the W, -12
FL100: VRB/05-20KT, -20
FL180: VRB/05-20KT, -40

Overview of weather systems:
Just S of Shetland Islands a 988 mb low moves S, but 500 km W of Reykjanes is a 1009 mb low, moving SE. Over Greenland is a 1038 mb high.

Near surface winds:
NE- and E-erly wind 10-25 KT, but 20-35KT in the SE.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2500 FT and snowshowers with poor visibility in the N and E-part. FEW/SCT and good visibility in S and W-Iceland. Tops at 7.000 to 13.000 FT.

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

Freezing level:
SFC.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT OCNL MOD in the NE part.

Turbulence:
MOD in the E. LGT OCNL MOD elsewhere.

Other information:
Ongoing eruption in Reykjanes Peninsula.