Can I see the northern lights in Whistler tonight?

It is still light in Whistler; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 0% on the northern horizon.

When is the best time to see the northern lights in Whistler?

The best season is September to March on dark, clear nights; activity usually peaks between 22:00 and 02:00 local time. Chances rise sharply when Kp reaches 4 or more.

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Whistler Northern Lights Forecast

Still light
Kp 2.7 · horizon 0% · clouds 93%

Kp index: 2.7
Overhead chance: 0%
On the horizon: 0%
Cloud cover: 93%
Full darkness: 19:32 – 06:17

Updated: 6 min ago · Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (OVATION, Kp)

It is still light in Whistler; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. Geomagnetic activity (Kp index) is 2.7. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 0% on the northern horizon. Cloud cover is 93%. Full darkness tonight lasts from 19:32 to 06:17.

3-day Kp forecast

Kp 5 or higher means a geomagnetic storm; the lights can be seen further south.

November 5	Kp 3.7	Quiet
November 6	Kp 5.0	Storm: strong aurora likely
November 7	Kp 4.0	Active: good chance

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see the northern lights in Whistler tonight?: It is still light in Whistler; the aurora can only be seen once the sky is dark. NOAA's OVATION model gives a 0% chance of aurora directly overhead and 0% on the northern horizon.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Whistler?: The best season is September to March on dark, clear nights; activity usually peaks between 22:00 and 02:00 local time. Chances rise sharply when Kp reaches 4 or more.