Low level flight conditions over Iceland
16.03.2025
OUTLOOK 1700 - 2300 GMT.
Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 220/15-40KT, strongest in the NW, -02
FL100: 230/25-35, -04
FL180: 230/25-40, strongest in the W, -22
Overview of weather systems:
Over S-Greenland is a 984 mb low, moving NE. Over Shetlands is a 1032 mb high, moving E.
Near surface winds:
S and SW 10-35KT, strongest in the NW.
Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC at 0500-2000 FT in the S and W part, with intermittent drizzle or light rain and limited/poor visibility at times. SCT/BKN above 3000 FT and good visibility in NE- and E-Iceland. Topps around 12.000-15.000FT in the S and W.
Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor and possibly impassable in the S and W, but mainly good in the NE and E part.
Freezing level:
3000 to 7000 FT, highest in the far E.
Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT in the S and W.
Turbulence:
LGT, but OCNL MOD in the W and central Iceland.
Other information:
NIL.
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