Northern Lights in Northern California? Here's the New Year's Eve aurora forecast

Category: Weather

A strong geomagnetic storm is expected to produce auroras across parts of the northern United States on New Year’s Eve, with potential visibility extending from Alaska to northern California. NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center indicates that the storm could allow for aurora sightings in areas typically not known for such displays. The storm is classified as a G3 on the geomagnetic scale, and while it is less intense than previous storms, it may still create visible auroras under favorable conditions.

Keywords: geomagnetic storm, auroras, NOAA

Source: KCRA Sacramento

Update At: 1/1/2025

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