Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 Low level flight conditions over Iceland

                 14.03.2025

OUTLOOK 0700 - 1200 GMT.

Winds/temperature at significant levels:
FL050: 280/20-40KT, most wind in the N, -03
FL100: 270/25-35KT, -08
FL180: 270/20-40KT, -24

Overview of weather systems:
A 1024 mb high is far to the SSW of Iceland and a minor 1002 mb low, just E of Scoresby Sound is moving E.

Near surface winds:
SW 10-20KT, but 20-35KT in the N-part.

Cloud heights/visibility/weather:
BKN/OVC 0500-2000FT and limited visibility in light rain or drizzle in the west, but SCT/BKN ABV 3000FT with good visibility in the east. Tops up to 10.000FT.

Visual flight conditions in Iceland:
Poor/impassable in the west, but mostly good in the east.

Freezing level:
From SFC to 2000FT, highest in coastal areas. Going slightly up during the period.

Atmospheric or cloud icing:
LGT/MOD in precipitation.

Turbulence:
Mostly LGT, but OCNL MOD in the N-part.

Other information:
Mountain waves visible on satellite images in the N- and E-parts.