Northern Lights Tonight in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Tonight in Saskatoon: aurora is possible. Kp peaks at 3.7, at or above the local Kp 3.3 threshold; clouds 66%. Best window: 10 PM – 12 AM CST, look north, low on the horizon.
Visibility now
ModerateKp 2.0 now (quiet); this spot needs Kp 3.3+.
Kp: NOAA SWPC · Oval: NOAA OVATION · Clouds: Open-Meteo · Updated every 15 minutes.
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Saskatoon aurora forecast
| CST | Kp | Chance | Status | Clouds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 PM | 3.7 | 14 of 100 | Too light | 0% |
| 7 PM | 3.7 | 57 of 100 | High | 9% |
| 8 PM | 3.7 | 56 of 100 | High | 13% |
| 9 PM | 3.7 | 58 of 100 | High | 4% |
| 10 PM | 3.7 | 57 of 100 | High | 6% |
| 11 PM | 2.7 | 30 of 100 | Low | 19% |
Chance combines Kp against the local threshold, clouds, darkness and the moon. Hours before dark read “Too light”.
Kp is just one factor. The app adds clouds, moon, darkness, latitude and solar wind for each night.
Which nights are best?
The first night in the NOAA outlook that reaches Saskatoon's Kp 3.3 is Nov 17.
~137 aurora nights per year
Dark nights when Kp reached 3.3, average of the last three years (GFZ Potsdam). Clouds not counted.
Average nights per month since 2015. Best months to visit: Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct.
Tonight's best window
Best time tonight:10 PM – 12 AM CST, look north, low on the horizon.
Fully dark from 7:20 PM to 6:20 AM CST.
Why this forecast?
Aurora Borealis Viewing in Saskatoon
Saskatoon sees the aurora more often than most Canadian cities. The threshold of 3.3 is low, and the city has the sky for it: Saskatchewan winters are cold, dry and frequently clear, and the land to the north is flat farmland with very little between you and the horizon.
The South Saskatchewan River winds through the middle of the city, and the Meewasin trails on its banks give you open ground away from the street lamps. The city glow is still strong in the nearby sky, but a good aurora shows over the glow as a green arc with rays, and you do not need a perfect sky to catch it.
For a darker horizon, drive out of town onto the Prairie. Grid roads north of Saskatoon lead to fields where the nearest light is a farmyard lamp, and with the city behind you the northern sky is clean. The conservation areas along the river south of town are pleasant, but they put the city glow in front of you. Park well off the road, keep your lights off, and wait for your eyes to adjust.
For the whole picture, check the northern lights tonight overview or the live aurora map.
Dark-sky spots near Saskatoon
Beaver Creek Conservation Area
Meewasin-run conservation area south of the city on the river. The city glow lies to the north, so it suits only stronger displays.
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Dark-Sky Preserve (RASC)
Dark-sky preserve in the south-west corner of the province, used by RASC centres for star parties. A long drive, so plan an overnight stay.
Grasslands National Park
Dark-Sky Preserve (RASC)
Large prairie preserve designated in 2009 and described by Parks Canada as one of the darkest in Canada. The farthest option; overnight trip.
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