Aurora Forecast Tonight: Whitefish, Montana
Live visibility odds for Whitefish, combining the current geomagnetic Kp index with real local cloud cover, not just one or the other.
About aurora viewing in Whitefish
Whitefish is one of the main gateway towns to Glacier National Park, home to some of the darkest skies remaining in the Lower 48. Montana's high elevation and low population density both work in a chaser's favor here.
Where locals actually go
West Glacier, East Glacier, and Whitefish itself all serve as access points into Glacier National Park; Montana's self-guided 'Trail to the Stars' route links 22 dark-sky stops around the park for those willing to explore beyond the main gateway towns.
Best time of year
Winter nights offer the longest dark windows, but Glacier's high elevation means clear summer nights can also produce surprisingly good views during active solar periods.
Will I see the aurora in Whitefish tonight?
Right now, Whitefish has a 5% chance based on tonight's real conditions: Kp 2.0 and 77% clear skies. Unlikely. This updates live, so check back closer to dark for the most accurate read, especially if the sky is currently cloudy where you are.
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