We are getting hit with something. The Planetary K-Index is a good proxy for aurora prediction and anything over six can be a great chance for people along the Canadian border.
The chart is synced to Coordinate Universal Time (Greenwich Mean) and is eight hours ahead of Pacific Standard.
UPDATE - from SolarHam:
Strong Geomagnetic Storm (UPDATED)
A high speed solar wind stream containing extended periods of southward Bz is contributing to an unexpectedly strong geomagnetic storm (Kp6 - Kp7) at higher latitudes. Visible aurora is being reported from many locations across northern Europe and Scandinavia. Sky watchers in Canada, the northern Tier USA and Alaska should be alert once dark outside should the solar wind conditions persist.
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