Low level flight conditions over Iceland
23.04.2025
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 130/10-20KT in the SW, but VRB05 elsewhere, -03
FL100: 180/10-20KT in the W, but 280/05-15KT in the E, -07
FL180: 220/15-25KT in the W, but 280/20-35KT in the E, -21
Overview of weather systems:
1000 km SSE of Cape Farewell is an extensive 992 mb low, moving slowly. Over N-Greenland is a 1030 mb high, but E of Iceland is a 1030 mb high.
Near surface winds:
Easterly wind 10-20 KT in the southernmost part, but VRB 05-10 elsewhere.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Widely SCT/BKN above 3000 FT and good visibility. BKN/OVC at 1000-2000 FT and mainly dry in places along the S coast. Tops around 10.000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Mainly good, but marginal in places in the far S.
Freezing level:
SFC up to 3000 FT, highest in the S.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
NIL
Turbulence:
ISOL MOD along the south coast.
Other information:
NIL
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