Low level flight conditions over Iceland
25.03.2026
OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: VRB/10-25KT, but 320/25-45KT in the E-parts, -15
FL100: 290/20-50KT, strongest in the E, -23
FL180: 280/35-55KT, -39
Overview of weather systems:
350 km SW of Lofoten is a 965 mb low slowly moving E, but 150 km SSW of Reykjanes is a minor 996 mb low moving SE. Over Greenland is a 1027 mb high.
Near surface winds:
N-ly or variable wind 10-25 KT, but NW 25-40 KT in the E-part.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0800-3000 FT in the N and snowshowers with limited/poor visibility. Widely FEW/SCT and good visibility in the S-part. Tops at 7.000 to 11.000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the N. Mostly good in the S-part.
Freezing level:
SFC.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ISOL MOD in the N.
Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the E. OCNL LGT in the W.
Other information:
NIL.
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