Northern lights possible in western Washington Monday night

A minor to moderate geomagnetic storm is expected to occur overnight.

SEATTLE — There is a chance to see the northern lights in Washington on Monday night, although weather could be a limiting factor.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting geomagnetic storms measuring at G1 to G2 – on a scale of one to five. This is a minor to moderate geomagnetic storm. The view line for Monday night’s solar storm reaches southern Washington.

However, clouds are expected to increase Monday night and into Tuesday morning as the next weather system approaches the coast, which could hinder visibility. 

The northern lights,

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