The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has shared that the G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm watch remains in effect for tonight, June 1st, as the Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) passage continues. This means, weather conditions permitting, folks may have another chance to see the Northern Lights tonight.
“There are indications that the CME passage is weakening, but the solar wind conditions remain elevated, therefore additional periods of G3-G4 (Strong-Severe) levels remain possible,” the NOAA report informs. “However, we now anticipate that conditions should weaken enough by tomorrow evening, June 2nd (EDT), that G1 (Minor) storm levels are the most likely peak response.”
Storms were expected into this evening, but visibility/conditions may clear up by tonight. For up-to-date weather conditions from the National Weather Service in Riverton, click here, and click here for a video forecast on the geomagnetic storm from NOAA.
For any 10’rs who snap some beautiful photos of the Northern Lights, be sure to send them our way for the #Snapped photo series! Jarred Pierson shared the featured image and the one below with County 10, taken last night outside of Lander.
