Aurora alert for tonight Oct 16/17 G2 Kp 6

Byauroranotify

Another fabulous forecast for tonight, and data is looking great. G2 storm (Kp 6) forecast. Heads up entire state of Alaska, Canada, and the upper portion of the contiguous USA. It’s several hours till dark in Alaska as of this post at 425 pm, so we’ll see how it turns out. Either way, be ready when it’s dark, get into place.

When? Anytime it’s dark but typically after midnight. Auroras come and go all night long till the sun rises.
Where? entire state of Alaska, Canada, and the upper portion of the contiguous USA.
What states? upper portion of the contiguous USA. This includes the northeast, states surrounding the Great Lakes (but not including cities, too much light pollution), the Dakotas, Montana, Idaho, Washington. Maybe: Nebraska Iowa Wyoming Oregon.