Northern Lights Tonight in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Live visibility odds for Winnipeg, combining the current geomagnetic Kp index with real local cloud cover, not just one or the other.

What Kp do you need in Winnipeg?

Those frequencies are how often the geomagnetic threshold itself is reached, before weather. Cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution all cut into it, which is why the live score at the top of this page multiplies the geomagnetic odds by tonight's actual sky over Winnipeg.

Which way to look from Winnipeg

Face north. From Winnipeg the auroral oval sits well to the north, so activity shows up as a glow low on the northern horizon rather than overhead — which means a clear, unobstructed northern view matters more here than total darkness does.

About aurora viewing in Winnipeg

Winnipeg sits at a similar latitude to North Dakota's aurora-viewing towns, with the same flat, open prairie terrain working in its favor once you're clear of the city itself.

Where locals actually go

Birds Hill Provincial Park, just northeast of the city, is a well-known local escape from Winnipeg's light pollution.

Best time of year

Cold, clear prairie winter nights give Winnipeg its best odds, generally requiring a moderate to strong storm given its latitude.

Will I see the aurora in Winnipeg tonight?

Right now, Winnipeg has a 5% chance based on tonight's real conditions: Kp 1.7 and 30% clear skies. Camera only (long exposure). This updates live, so check back closer to dark for the most accurate read, especially if the sky is currently cloudy where you are.

A good Kp forecast isn't the whole story. See what else actually determines whether you'll see it →