Key Highlights
- Forecasters expect minor G1-level storm conditions, with a decent possibility of brief moderate G2 spikes continuing through January 18.
- While G1 events typically light up higher latitudes, a G2 push could carry the glow noticeably farther south than normal.
- According to the latest NOAA, the southern edge of where the northern lights might appear on the northern horizon includes parts or all of these 15 states:AlaskaNorth DakotaMinnesotaMontanaWisconsinMichiganSouth DakotaIdahoMaineVermontNew HampshireWashingtonIowaWyomingNew YorkPeople in Canada and northern Europe also stand a good chance if skies stay clear.
- Keep in mind that auroras are unpredictable by nature.
- Stronger activity than expected might extend visibility even farther south, while weaker conditions or pesky clouds could mean nothing shows up at all. Read more: Aurora Borealis Tonight: Full List Of US States Where Northern Lights Will Be Visible The prime viewing window usually falls between late evening and early morning hours, ideally in dark locations away from city lights, facing north, of course.
