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This product is based on the OVATION model and provides a 30 to 90 minute forecast of the location and intensity of the aurora. The forecast lead time is the time it takes for the solar wind to travel from the L1 observation point to Earth.
- Station K and a Indices
The NOAA scale describes general effects for various levels...
- Station K and a Indices
The aurora does not need to be directly overhead but can be observed from as much as a 1000 km away when the aurora is bright and if conditions are right. A short term forecast (~30 minutes) along with the last 24 hours of activity can be found on the Aurora - 30 Minute Forecast page.
When and where can you see the northern and southern lights also known as the aurora? This page provides a prediction of the aurora’s visibility tonight and tomorrow night in the charts below.
Below you'll find the daily maximum expected global geomagnetic conditions (Kp) for the coming 27 days. This is the fastest way to quickly find out what kind of geomagnetic conditions are to be expected over the next 27 days. These predictions are updated weekly by the NOAA SWPC.
North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- 30.02 in (1016.1 mb)
- 77%
- 46°F (8°C)
- Calm
The OVATION Aurora Forecast Model shows the intensity and location of the aurora predicted for the time shown at the top of the map. This probability forecast is based on current solar wind conditions measured at L1, but using a fixed 30-minute delay time between L1 and Earth.
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Detailed Forecast. Tonight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Wednesday. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 77. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
