On Monday night, the aurora is expected to show at a Kp level of Kp 5, G1 storm from a coronal hole high speed stream. If you noticed the date, March 14, we are right on time for the “traditional” great March shows we have been having several years in a row. Let’s hope for…
Auroras are being seen now in Fairbanks area but clouds may block your view. Simple bands across the sky, looking northeast. Lower on the horizon from Wasilla and south central areas. The Kp level is 2. Time of this post: 1230am Monday 3-14-16
The current forecast for tonight, March 11/12 is a high Kp level of 3. However, we are still seeing the effects of last night and the data is looking mostly good aside from a “stuck” northward Bz. This means that although we may see continued Kp 3 (as forecast) or higher (like early this morning…
Thursday night into Friday morning Alaska time, we had the usual low but fluctuating Kp levels. But things appeared to be looking up (ha) as the data was pretty good; the solar winds and density and Bz were just right and sparked a nice show that lasted all night long. The entire state saw the…
The predicted Kp level for the next 3 nights is Kp 0 to Kp 3. Quiet to unsettled conditions forecast. This means that we may see the occasional display in high latitudes. It is unlikely that the Anchorage area will see lights, only a maybe on the horizon looking north. You can watch the cam…
