Magnetic storms in Anchorage
Magnetic storms in Anchorage, Alaska today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Anchorage, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.
Data as of 08 Oct, 02:09 (America/Anchorage).
Weather in Anchorage
Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).
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Aurora forecast in Anchorage
| Date | Max Kp | Moon | Clouds | Score | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 08 | 1.7 | 12% | 74% | 6 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Fri, Oct 09 | 5.7 | 6% | 88% | 10 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 4.0 | 2% | 100% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 4.0 | 0% | 75% | 16 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 3.0* | 0% | 64% | 23 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 3.0* | 3% | 86% | 9 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 3.0* | 8% | 92% | 5 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 3.0* | 14% | 57% | 26 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 3.0* | 22% | 95% | 3 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 3.0* | 32% | 77% | 12 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 3.0* | 42% | 97% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 3.0* | 52% | 80% | 9 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 3.0* | 63% | 100% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 3.0* | 73% | 82% | 7 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
- Thu, Oct 086Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 74%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Fri, Oct 0910Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 88%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Sat, Oct 100Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 2%Clouds: 100%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Oct 1116Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 75%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Mon, Oct 1223Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 0%Clouds: 64%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Tue, Oct 139Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 86%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Wed, Oct 145Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 92%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Thu, Oct 1526Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 14%Clouds: 57%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Fri, Oct 163Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 22%Clouds: 95%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Oct 1712Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 32%Clouds: 77%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Sun, Oct 181Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 42%Clouds: 97%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Mon, Oct 199Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 52%Clouds: 80%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Tue, Oct 200Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 63%Clouds: 100%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Oct 217Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 73%Clouds: 82%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
* Days marked with an asterisk do not have a direct NOAA forecast yet. If we have observations from 27 days ago, we use Bartels recurrence (the Sun rotates roughly every 27 days, so active regions often return with the same period). When no history is available, we substitute a baseline value typical for the current solar cycle 25 peak (Kp 3.0). Accuracy is lower than the direct three-day forecast.
How the score works
The composite score combines three signals: how strong the storm needs to be at your geomagnetic latitude, how bright the moon will be (a full moon hides faint auroras), and how cloudy the sky will be that night. A score of 70 or higher is excellent, 45 to 70 is good, below 20 means you probably will not see anything.
Magnetic storms in Anchorage over the last 30 days
Geomagnetic storms of class G1 and above recorded over the past month. Times are shown in the city's local timezone (AKDT).
In Anchorage (geomagnetic latitude 61.9°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 3.
| Date | Peak | Max Kp | Level | Duration | Aurora visible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:00 | 5.3 | G1 | 3 h | Yes | |
| 10:00 | 5.7 | G1 | 3 h | Yes | |
| 01:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | Yes |
About magnetic storms in Anchorage
Magnetic storm in Anchorage today: planetary Kp = 1.0 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Anchorage reached 5.7 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.
Anchorage sits at geomagnetic latitude 61.9°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Magadan (Stekolnyi), 3128 km away. Population 289,600.
Anchorage lies in the sub-auroral zone (61.9°), where storms are felt several times per year. At G3 and stronger, weather-sensitive residents may experience blood-pressure changes, headaches and sleep issues; pensioners and people with hypertension should watch the forecast. During a storm, drink more water, avoid alcohol and strong coffee, and reduce intense physical exertion.
Technical consequences for Anchorage (sub-auroral zone, 61.9°) appear from G4 upward: GPS and HF radio may degrade, precise positioning can drift, and northern power grids in the region carry a measurable GIC risk during the strongest events. Drivers on long routes should track the forecast for the next 24 to 72 hours. Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, updated every 10 minutes.
Over Anchorage during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 2.7 around 07:00 local time and dipped to 1.0. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is steady — no sharp changes near Anchorage right now. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.
Aurora visibility threshold for Anchorage. At a geomagnetic latitude of 61.9°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Anchorage is about Kp ≥ 3. The current equatorial Dst index is 0 nT — the magnetosphere is in a quiet phase. Dst complements Kp by showing how long and how deep a storm's main phase has been — useful context when checking whether auroras are likely tonight.
Weather and atmospheric pressure in Anchorage right now. Temperature +4.1°C, atmospheric pressure 760.7 mm Hg (1014.2 hPa), cloud cover 50%, humidity 95%, wind 2.8 km/h. During G1+ geomagnetic storms, swings in atmospheric pressure tend to amplify symptoms for weather-sensitive people: those with hypertension often notice blood-pressure spikes, and readings below 1000 hPa combined with Kp ≥ 5 frequently bring headaches and fatigue. That is why the Anchorage page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).
Aurora viewing window for Anchorage tonight. Sunset is at 08:11 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 21:22. Moon phase — waning crescent with 10% disk illumination. Conditions are average — watch the cloud forecast and find a spot well away from city lights..