Auroras are starting up now over most of Alaska, data is looking great. However, the weather is poor for viewing in some areas. Alaska: Fairbanks overcast, forecast cloudy all night long. -24F Healy snow -22F Anchorage partly cloudy, could clear ***WATCH FOR AURORAS*** -6F Kenai **** AURORA CHANCES ARE HIGH**** Clear skies!!!! -1F Homer ****…
It’s been a busy night for sky watchers. The aurora burst in the sky in many locations and continues as of this post at 3am. The Kp level now is 6, but could go higher as we approach morning. Aurora fans in Europe standby for a show. Antarctica: McMurdo Station, South Pole Station. New Zealand:…
Tonight’s forecast is quiet to active, Kp 4 expected. An aurora warning is in effect! It will be possible for most of the state of Alaska and much of Canada to see the lights tonight, weather depending. The northern portion of the contiguous USA may have a chance as well (heads up again Washington). As…
Fairbanks: The sky appears green in some areas, there are very few breaks in the cloud cover. Accuweather states 98% cloud cover. The Kp level was up to a 7, and the speed and pressure were great for a show, so we missed out. Anchorage, JBER, Kenai, Soldotna, Kodiak are enjoying the northern lights, mixed…
Fairbanks saw a nice show despite the clouds. North Pole wasn’t so lucky, with rain in the late hours. Anchorage areas reported aurora after 2am. Kp 3 and 4 most the night.
