Low level flight conditions over Iceland
16.07.2025
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 170/15-25KT, +10
FL100: 150/15-25KT, +01
FL180: 140/25-35KT, -14
Overview of weather systems:
400 km SW of Reykjanes is a 1010 mb minor low driftin W. Between Jan Mayen and Norway is a 1022 mb high moving E.
Near surface winds:
Southeasterly or variable winds, 10-20KT.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000 FT in S- and W-Iceland and light rain/drizzle with limited visibility. Fog/mist by the N and E coasts with locally poor visibility. FEW/SCT ABV 3500 FT inland in the N and E parts but isolated rain showers. Tops LYR at 16,000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in most parts, but generally good inland in the N and E.
Freezing level:
10,000 to 12,000FT.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT ABV FZL in the S and W parts. MOD in TCU clouds.
Turbulence:
LGT, but MOD in TCU clouds.
Other information:
An on-going volcanic eruption near Grindavik on the Reykjanes peninsula.
Textaspár eru skrifaðar af vakthafandi veðurfræðingi á Veðurstofu Íslands.