Geomagnetic Storm Downgraded, Some Northern Lights Possible But Not Probable
DENVER (CBS4) - The afternoon update holds a bit of disappointing news for those hoping to catch a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) tonight.
The Space Weather Prediction Center says that the solar storm weakened on Wednesday afternoon, likely just grazing the outer atmosphere of Earth as it passed by.
The geomagnetic storm has been downgraded from a G3 to a G1.
While this isn't good news for those with hopes of a widespread event, forecasters do note that the Earth's magnetic field remains agitated and some activity is still possible.
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It might still be worth checking the latest conditions tonight just to be sure there are no flare ups in activity.
Meteorologist Chris Spears writes about stories related to weather and climate in Colorado. Check out his bio or follow him on Twitter @ChrisCBS4.