Veðurskilyrða

Veðurskilyrða is the Icelandic term for weather conditions. It denotes the current or forecasted state of the atmosphere at a given location and time. A description of veðurskilyrða typically includes a range of variables such as air temperature, precipitation (rain, snow, sleet), wind speed and direction, humidity, cloud cover, visibility, and atmospheric pressure. The concept is used in meteorology, aviation, maritime activity, road safety, and outdoor planning to assess suitability for travel, work, and recreation.

Origin: veður means weather; skilyrði means conditions or prerequisites. The compound conveys the overall atmospheric circumstances that may affect operations and safety. The form veðurskilyrða is the accusative plural used in Icelandic sentences; the singular is veðurskilyrði. In practice, veðurskilyrða is often encountered in forecasts and safety advisories, where a concise summary of prevailing veðurskilyrða informs decisions, such as when to require precautions on roads or seas.

Iceland's climate, with rapidly changing weather and strong maritime and aviation interests, makes veðurskilyrða a central factor in planning. Meteorological services issue alerts and warnings based on veðurskilyrða, and people use forecasts to decide on outdoor activities and travel. The concept is closely related to veðurspá (weather forecast) but veðurskilyrða emphasizes the actual conditions rather than a predicted category alone.