Low level flight conditions over Iceland
03.04.2025
OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 250/15-25KT, -07
FL100: 260/25-35KT, -14
FL180: 260/50-65KT, -20
Overview of weather systems:
300 km SE of Jan Mayen is ar 980 mb low, rapidly moving ENE, but over Iceland is a 1032 mb ridge.
Near surface winds:
Southeasterly winds, about 15KT in SW-Iceland, but VRB05KT elsewhere.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 1200-2500FT in the W parts with intermitted drizzle/rain and limited visibility, but SCT/BKN ABV 2500FT and mainly good visibility elsewhere. Tops LYR at 16,000FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Marginal/poor in the west parts, but generally good eslewhere.
Freezing level:
SFC to 2500FT, highest in the SW.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT in CLD in the W parts.
Turbulence:
LGT in the W parts.
Other information:
NIL
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