Northern Lights Tonight: What to Expect in Colorado

Northern Lights Tonight: Preview

According to NOAA, a strong geomagnetic storm is occurring now, making the northern lights visible in Colorado tonight. Viewing tips:

• Move away from city lights
• Look along the northern horizon for the best chance
• Check visibility overhead as well
• Best viewing between dusk and midnight
• Allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness
• Use a camera lens if they aren't visible to the naked eye

Weather Forecasts for Colorado Cities

Colorado Springs forecast: Low: 48; High: 80; Warm with high clouds on Friday with NNE wind at 5-10 mph gusting to 15 mph.

Pueblo forecast: Low: 46; High: 84; Partly cloudy and warm on Friday with NNE wind at 5-10 mph gusting to 15 mph.

Canon City forecast: Low: 51; High: 83; Warm and breezy on Friday from the WSW at 5-10 mph gusting to 20 mph.

Woodland Park forecast: Low: 39; High: 72; Chilly in the morning, comfortable in the afternoon with high clouds and light wind.

Tri-Lakes forecast: Low: 46; High: 77; Monument will be warm in the afternoon after a cool start.

Plains forecast: Low: 40s; High: 80s; Mostly sunny with high clouds on Friday, highs in the mid to upper 80s.

Walsenburg and Trinidad forecast: Low: 45/45; High: 82/83; Mostly sunny with a light breeze on Friday.

Mountains forecast: Low: 30s; High: 70s; Mountain valleys partly cloudy with highs in the low to mid-70s.

Extended Weather Outlook

Saturday will be similar to Friday with warmth and sunshine. Temperatures will cool by about 10 degrees on Sunday due to a breezy dry cold front. Expect highs in the 60s and 70s next week!