Fargo, ND – From Alaska to the Upper Midwest, residents are once again under the glow of the Northern Lights tonight as one of the strongest solar storms in years continues to deliver breathtaking aurora displays. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center says the ongoing G3–G4-level geomagnetic storm will keep the Aurora Borealis highly visible across Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota.
According to multiple National Weather Service offices across the region, skies will remain mostly clear tonight, giving ideal visibility from Anchorage to Duluth. The best viewing window will be from sunset through 2 a.m., with bright and colorful auroras expected overhead in northern areas and visible on the northern horizon farther south.
Forecasters note that tonight’s display may be even more vibrant than earlier this week, with active solar energy continuing to interact with Earth’s magnetic field. Residents in rural areas of North Dakota, northern Minnesota, and central Montana can expect vivid green and purple arcs if skies remain clear.
Temperatures will dip into the teens and 20s across the Plains and single digits in interior Alaska, but calm winds and clear air will make for excellent stargazing conditions.
If conditions hold, tonight could deliver one of the most brilliant Northern Lights shows of the season for the northern U.S. — an unforgettable night for skywatchers across the region.
