The Metro Vancouver weather forecast includes some cloudiness with a chance of a haunting green glow.
While skies aren't expected to be clear over the next couple of days, the Lower Mainland is expected to stay dry over the next few nights with only the chance of some showers during the day on Friday, Dec.15.
V.I.A.'s Downtown Centre Weatherhood station shows that there will be a pinch of wet weather on Thursday, Dec. 14 but that Friday and Saturday will likely be bone dry.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Space Weather Prediction Center hasn't issued a geomagnetic storm watch but a massive solar flare from the sun caused a radio blackout on Dec. 14.
According to the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), sky-watchers may be able to view "highly active auroral displays" overhead from places such as Juneau, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Thunder Bay, while they will be visible on the horizon as far south as places like Seattle, Des Moines, Chicago, and Boston.
The university's online aurora monitor map shows what regions the aurora's green glow will likely reach, as well as other areas where there is less of a possibility. Additionally, there is a brief description below the map of the aurora activity on that particular day. You can switch to other days to see the forecast, too.
There is another opportunity to view the lights on Saturday night.
The UAE says auroral activity will be "high" and it will be possible to view displays in the aforementioned places, which includes low on the horizon in Vancouver.
When you do spot the northern lights, they likely won't appear green or any other colour. Instead, you'll see the arcing, milky manifestation moving in the sky. To capture that green glow, you'll need to use a camera with a longer exposure.
Find out more northern lights information and viewing tips with our comprehensive guide.
