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Solar activity report
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Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 034 Issued at 2200Z on 03 FEB 1997IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 02-2100Z to 03-2100Z
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 02-2100Z to 03-2100Z
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
III. Event Probabilities 04 FEB to 06 FEB
| Class M | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | GREEN | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 03 FEB 080 Predicted 04 FEB-06 FEB 073/073/073 90 Day Mean 03 FEB 077
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
OBSERVED AFR/AP 02 FEB 010/010 ESTIMATED AFR/AP 03 FEB 005/008 PREDICTED AFR/AP 04 FEB-06 FEB 005/008-005/008-005/008
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 04 FEB to 06 FEB
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
All times in UTC
Current data suggests there is a moderate possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future
Whitehorse, YTAnchorage, AK, Fairbanks, AK
Current data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future
Edmonton, AB, Saskatoon, SK, Yellowknife, NTJuneau, AK
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