Low level flight conditions over Iceland
02.11.2025
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: VRB/05-15KT, but 060/20-40KT in the NW, -01
FL100: 080/05-20KT, but VRB08KT in the E, -08
FL180: VRB/10-25KT, -24
Overview of weather systems:
500 km ENE of Langanes is a 979 mb low slowly moving NW. Over N-Greenland is a 1019 mb high.
Near surface winds:
N-ly or variable wind 05-20 KT, but NE 30-45 KT in the NW.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0400-2000 FT in the N-parts and rain, drizzle or sleet with limited/poor visibility. Widely FEW/SCT and good visibility in the S, but some patches of fog or low clouds there in the evening. Tops near or above 10.000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the N-parts. Mostly good in the S, but marginal there in the evening.
Freezing level:
From near SFC up to 3500 FT, highest in the S.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in the N-parts.
Turbulence:
LGT/MOD in the NW.
Other information:
NIL.
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