Cheyenne, WY – Skies over Wyoming could glow again tonight as the northern lights return for a second night, but cloud cover may hide much of the show for many across the region.
The US National Weather Service Cheyenne reports that while a G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm remains active, a band of increasing clouds is forecast to move across southeastern Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle this evening into Thursday morning.
Cloud cover is expected to be 60–90% for most areas before midnight, including Cheyenne, Laramie, and Rawlins, which could limit visibility of the aurora. However, skies may gradually clear after 3 a.m., offering a late-night window for viewing if geomagnetic activity persists.
Those east of the mountains — especially in western Nebraska — will likely have clearer conditions and a better chance to see the aurora borealis glowing low along the northern horizon.
Aurora chasers are encouraged to monitor local sky conditions and check the latest forecasts at weather.gov/cys or through the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.
