Tonight, August 16/17, the aurora forecast is Kp 4 with potential of Kp 7 by tomorrow August 17/18. As of this post, data is pretty good, but the Bz is trending northward….wait for it to swing south. With a Bt in the double digits, it has great potential for a show. For Fairbanks, the time…
The aurora storm we all have been waiting for has strengthened overnight and into this morning in Alaska, so as the sun shines on us, it’s night in Europe and they’ll see auroras now. Kp 5, still a possibility of the G3 storm. If the storm holds until tonight, then northern states, Canada, and all…
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…
The aurora forecast for tonight and the next 3 nights is quiet to unsettled. The Fairbanks area may see the northern lights, but Anchorage areas may or may not. The Kp level is not expected to rise above 3. Remember, the Fairbanks area can see aurora at Kp 0. Look north and look low on…
Last night was simply amazing. Maybe the last big show of the year? I don’t know, but the forecast is for G1 storm conditions again, Kp 4. Snow and rain mix may block our view in Alaska, so have a look outside tonight when you are up. Photos posted to the website if you cannot…
