Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 02.03.2025

OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 230/25-55KT, strongest in the SW, -09
FL100: 230/45-70KT, strongest in the S, -21
FL180: 250/40-75KT, -37

Overview of weather systems:
600 km W of Snæfellsnes is a 955 mb low, moving E and filling. Over Labrador is an increasing 984 mb low, moving NE.

Near surface winds:
SW-erly wind 25-45KT in the S, W and central Iceland with gust up to 60KT. SW 15-30KT in the N and E.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000FT in the S, W and central Iceland with poor visibility in showers of sleet/snow. SCT/BKN above 2500 FT and good visibility in the NE. CU/CB-tops about 18,000 FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable, but mainly good in the NE.

Freezing level:
At or near SFC.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in CLD in the S, W and central parts.

Turbulence:
MOD, but SEV in higher grounds and in the SW (see SIGMET). LGT in the NE.

Other information:
SEV TURB SIGMET.