Northern Lights Forecast

Aurora Forecast Tonight: Bayfield, Wisconsin

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

Tonight's chance of seeing aurora
1%
Unlikely
LocationBayfield, Wisconsin
Geomagnetic Forecast · NOAA / NASA
Magnetic latitude55.6°
Confirmed Kp right nowKp 0.7
Weather Forecast · NWS (US)
Clear-sky estimate62% clear skies
For entertainment purposes only, not a guarantee of visibility. Don't plan travel or spending around this number alone.

About aurora viewing in Bayfield

Bayfield sits on Lake Superior's south shore, gateway to the Apostle Islands, one of the Midwest's better-known dark-sky destinations outside of Minnesota and Michigan.

Where locals actually go

The Lake Superior shoreline right around Bayfield, and the Apostle Islands themselves by boat, both offer open north-facing views over the water.

Best time of year

As with the rest of the Lake Superior shoreline, clear, cold nights give the best combination of dark sky and low humidity.

Will I see the aurora in Bayfield tonight?

Right now, Bayfield has a 1% chance based on tonight's real conditions: Kp 0.7 and 62% 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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