Low level flight conditions over Iceland
13.05.2025
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 270/15-45KT, most wind in the N, but 18025KT in the SW, +05
FL100: 260/20-45KT, most wind in the N, but 20020KT in the SW, -02
FL180: 260/20-45KT, most wind in the N, but becmg 20020KT in the SW, -16
Overview of weather systems:
A 1029 mb high, NE of the Faroe Islands, is moving E and a 992 mb low is nearly stationary around 700 km S of Cape Farewell.
Near surface winds:
W and SW 20-35KT in the N-part, strongest in the NW-part, but S and SE 15-25KT in the SW-part.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Widely FEW/SCT ABV 3000FT or CAVOK, but BKN 1000-2000FT in some places in the SW-part. Tops around 6000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Marginal in the SW-part, but generally good elsewhere.
Freezing level:
5000 to 7000 FT, gradually rising during the period.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
NIL.
Turbulence:
Generally LGT, but ISOL MOD in the NW part.
Other information:
Mountain wave activity has been seen over the N-part.
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