Last night, the Kp level never rose above a 5. That is why most of the states, which were forecast to see the lights, never saw them. Many people from the middle area of the country were writing me asking about the forecast. Many were disappointed. One thing for certain, if you cannot see hundreds…
The arriving auroras are late, but finally, as of this post at 545pm Alaska time, the data has picked up and we are headed for a show. The IMF needs to be aligned for auroras to happen. So even if the Kp level is high, other factors come into play before the aurora makes an…
Most of Alaska is now covered in clouds, and snow is predicted. All we can do is hope for a clearing each night.
The forecast for tonight is still looking great! I have read in the news media that the storm will begin on Monday night. Do not be fooled. The forecast is for TONIGHT, Sunday night, and may last 3 nights. The aurora storm is due to a high speed solar wind stream from a coronal hole…
