Low level flight conditions over Iceland
04.06.2023
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 220/20-30KT, +01
FL100: 240/20-40KT, strongest wind in the NW, -05
FL180: 230/40-65KT, strongest wind in the NW, -20
Overview of weather systems:
Just W of Scotland is a widespread quasi-stationary 1030mb high. 350 km NE of Cape Farewell is a 1013 mb low moving NE.
Near surface winds:
SW and W-erly winds 10-30 KT, strongest in the northwest.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
Widely BKN/OVC at 2000-4000 FT in the west with light drizzle or mist and later rain. SCT/BKN above 3.000 FT and good visibility in the east part. Tops at 9.000 to 14.000 FT.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Marginal or poor in the W-part, but mostly good in the E-part.
Freezing level:
4.500 to 6.000 FT, highest in the E.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT, OCNL MOD in the W tonight.
Turbulence:
LGT.
Other information:
NIL.
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