Anchorage auroras again!
Anchorage is reporting good auroras. Wasilla, Eagle River, Talkeetna, Denali, and also Nome. Kp 3. Solid clouds in Fairbanks–again.
Fairbanks
Overcast skies, Kp 3
The weather is poor in Fairbanks. It’s wet and windy. Ice could form on the roadways. And the clouds are thick. The Kp level is 3, so if it were clear, we may have a pretty good show, in addition, our safety is more important. Wasilla, Anchorage, Southeast are all showing overcast skies in the…
Fairbanks low on horizon, mostly clear at 12:30am
The northern lights are visible on the horizon in the Fairbanks areas. Also Delta Junction and Toolik and North Slope areas. Kp 2. It could get a bit stronger for a short time, but a big display is not expected. The sky is mostly clear at the moment, but rain and snow clouds are forming…
Faint auroras at 1am, Kp 0
Faint auroras can be seen overhead in the Fairbanks areas. Kp 0. Plenty of pretty stars. Nothing more is expected tonight, but surprises do happen. Last night was so grand. It lasted for hours, and even Europe had a chance to see the show. By the time it got dark in Alaska again, the effects…
light show possible: CME to hit Oct 2
Early estimates for a glancing blow from the CME are for approx 1800 UTC, which is noon Alaska time on Oct 2. As it looks now, we may see a good show Oct 2 as soon as it gets dark in Canada, Alaska, and maybe the upper portion of the lower 48 (MN, MI, ND,…