Moderate Activity 🌒 12% Updated live

Aurora Forecast for
Grand Falls-Windsor Tonight

Current northern lights conditions for Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Latitude 48.9°N · AACGM-v2 magnetic latitude 52.8°N.

Quick Summary: The estimated northern lights outlook for Grand Falls-Windsor peaks at 0% over the next 24 hours. No suitable viewing window.

Aurora forecast

0%

Estimated

Highest estimate · next 24 hours

Viewing window

No suitable viewing window

America/St_Johns

Kp index

3.33

Moderate

Planetary geomagnetic activity

Cloud cover

2%

Clear skies

Current sky visibility

Aurora

Tonight's Verdict

Low aurora probability in Grand Falls-Windsor tonight. Check back tomorrow for updated conditions.

Hourly Forecast · Estimated

19
19:00 — 0%
20:00 — 0%
21:00 — 0%
22:00 — 0%
23:00 — 0%
00:00 — 0%
01
01:00 — 0%
02:00 — 0%
03:00 — 0%
04:00 — 0%
05:00 — 0%
06:00 — 0%
07
07:00 — 0%
08:00 — 0%
09:00 — 0%
10:00 — 0%
11:00 — 0%
12:00 — 0%
13
13:00 — 0%
14:00 — 0%
15:00 — 0%
16:00 — 0%
17:00 — 0%
18:00 — 0%
19:00 UTC01:00 UTC07:00 UTC13:00 UTC18:00 UTC
Time (UTC)Estimated (%)
2026-10-14T19:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-14T20:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-14T21:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-14T22:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-14T23:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T01:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T02:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T03:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T04:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T05:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T06:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T07:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T08:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T09:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T10:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T11:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T12:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T13:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T14:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T15:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T16:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T17:00:00.000Z0%
2026-10-15T18:00:00.000Z0%
How to read this forecast

The next 24 hours use calculated local darkness and a retained aurora activity heuristic. They are not a measured or statistically calibrated chance of seeing aurora. Aggregate cloud cover is held constant unless a timed weather forecast is available.

Generated 2026-10-14T18:29:27.575Z. Kp: fresh · observation 2026-10-14T18:00:00.000Z. Cloud: fresh · cache refresh 2026-10-14T16:05:15.284+00:00. Overall model: estimated.

Window: No suitable viewing window. A dash marks a missing input; zero means the model found no visibility under the supplied conditions.

27-Day Forecast

App Exclusive

Unlock 27-Day Forecast

Get extended forecasts, push alerts, and cloud cover maps for Grand Falls-Windsor in the Aurora Hunt app.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Oct 15

Kp Index •••
Probability •••
Cloud Cover •••

Oct 16

Kp Index •••
Probability •••
Cloud Cover •••

Oct 17

Kp Index •••
Probability •••
Cloud Cover •••

About Aurora Viewing in Grand Falls-Windsor

Grand Falls-Windsor, Canada, is at 48.9°N. Aurora visibility depends on local conditions as well as geomagnetic activity. Its verified magnetic latitude is 52.8°N; Kp 5–7 is an approximate screening range, not a visibility probability. Even favourable activity can be hidden by clouds or daylight. Find a dark, open northern horizon and check the sky before travelling.

Follow forecasts, cloud maps and aurora alerts for Grand Falls-Windsor in Aurora Hunt, then confirm darkness, local cloud and access before going outside.

Related Aurora Guides

🇨🇦

Northern Lights in Canada: Yellowknife & Banff Aurora Forecast

Compare Canada's main aurora chase modes: Yellowknife, Churchill, Yukon, Banff, Jasper and prairie storm routes by reliability, Kp threshold and weather risk.
📅

Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Canada

Choose the right Canada aurora month by chase mode: Yellowknife, Churchill, Yukon, Rockies, Quebec, Atlantic and southern storm markets.
🇨🇦

Northern Lights in Yellowknife: Aurora Capital Viewing Guide

Plan Yellowknife around the Ingraham Trail, aurora lodges, autumn reflections, deep-winter cold and a practical 3-night strategy.
View all educational guides

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you see aurora in Grand Falls-Windsor tonight?
Aurora visibility in Grand Falls-Windsor depends on geomagnetic activity (Kp index), cloud cover, and darkness. At 48.9°N latitude, Grand Falls-Windsor typically needs a Kp index of 5–7 for visible aurora. Check the real-time forecast above for tonight's conditions.
What time is best to see northern lights in Grand Falls-Windsor?
The best time to see aurora in Grand Falls-Windsor is typically between 10 PM and 2 AM local time, when skies are darkest. Aurora can appear any time after astronomical twilight, but peak activity usually occurs around local midnight.
Where to watch aurora in Grand Falls-Windsor?
For the best aurora viewing in Grand Falls-Windsor, find a location away from city light pollution with a clear view to the north. Dark areas outside the city center, elevated viewpoints, and spots near water are ideal. Check cloud cover before heading out.
What Kp index is needed to see aurora in Grand Falls-Windsor?
Grand Falls-Windsor is at 48.9°N latitude and typically requires a Kp index of 5–7 for visible aurora. Higher Kp values mean stronger geomagnetic storms and better aurora visibility, even at lower latitudes.
Is Grand Falls-Windsor, Canada a good place to see northern lights?
Grand Falls-Windsor can see aurora during strong geomagnetic storms. Located at 48.9°N, aurora is visible when Kp index reaches 5–7 or higher.

Nearby Aurora Destinations

Bishop's Falls

49°N View →

Botwood

49.1°N View →

Lewisporte

49.2°N View →

Springdale

49.5°N View →

Gander

49°N View →

Twillingate

49.6°N View →

Never Miss the Aurora in Grand Falls-Windsor

Keep northern lights forecasts, cloud maps and aurora alerts for Grand Falls-Windsor together in Aurora Hunt. Check the local sky before heading outside.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play
Data-backed forecasts Alerts in seconds Cosmic insights
Aurora Hunt

Unlock alerts for Grand Falls-Windsor

We value your privacy

We use essential cookies and, with your consent, analytics cookies to improve Aurora Hunt. Learn more