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Solar activity report
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Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 060 Issued at 2200Z on 29 FEB 2000IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 28-2100Z to 29-2100Z
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 28-2100Z to 29-2100Z
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
III. Event Probabilities 01 MAR to 03 MAR
| Class M | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Class X | 10% | 20% | 20% |
| Proton | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| PCAF | GREEN | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 29 FEB 219 Predicted 01 MAR-03 MAR 220/220/220 90 Day Mean 29 FEB 167
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
OBSERVED AFR/AP 28 FEB 012/012 ESTIMATED AFR/AP 29 FEB 008/010 PREDICTED AFR/AP 01 MAR-03 MAR 012/020-010/012-005/007
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 01 MAR to 03 MAR
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 20% | 20% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 10% | 10% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 20% | 20% | 10% |
| Minor storm | 10% | 10% | 05% |
| 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
Gillam, MB, Whitehorse, YT, Yellowknife, NTFairbanks, 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, SKAnchorage, AK, Juneau, AK
Current data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following middle latitude regions in the near future
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