Low level flight conditions over Iceland
03.06.2025
OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 020/35-65KT, strongest in the S, -04
FL100: 030/30-45KT, -12
FL180: 110/20-35KT, but 040/15-30KT in the S and E later, -25
Overview of weather systems:
450 km SW of the Faroe Islands is an extensive 970 mb low slowly moving NE.
Near surface winds:
N-ly 35-55 KT, strongest in the S.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000 FT in N- and E-Iceland and snow or sleet with poor visibility, but considerable rain in the E later. SCT/BKN at 1500-3000 FT in the S and some patches of rain or sleet with limited visibility. Tops near or above 18.000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Impassable in N- and E-Iceland. Marginal in the S.
Freezing level:
SFC to 1000 FT, but up to 4000 FT near the SE and E coast.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
MOD in N- and E-Iceland. LGT OCNL MOD in the S.
Turbulence:
MOD in the N-parts. MOD/SEV in the S, see SIGMET.
Other information:
NIL.
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