Aurora in Coldfoot

It's the midnight-sun season in Coldfoot right now — the sky never gets dark enough to see the aurora. Come back in September.

Right now, the planet-wide aurora activity is Kp 1.3 (latest NOAA observed reading). What's Kp?

Best time to see the aurora in Coldfoot

The best months in Coldfoot are September, March, October, February — long, dark nights plus the equinox activity boost, when the odds are genuinely worth booking around. Right now it's the midnight-sun season here, so there's no dark-sky window — plan ahead and book a tour for late august to mid-april.

Aurora forecast for Coldfoot — the nights ahead

Coldfoot has no dark-hours window in the next few days — it's the midnight-sun season here. The aurora season runs late august to mid-april. See the best months to visit →

Cloud outlook & dark hours

Cloud cover is the dealbreaker: a strong aurora under an overcast sky is a no-show. In season, Coldfoot's viewing window opens after dark; right now there isn't one. The aurora is best viewed away from town lights with a clear view toward the north.

Anywhere off the highway — there is essentially no light for a hundred miles. The Dalton is a serious winter road; nearly everyone comes on a guided trip from Fairbanks, and that is the sensible way to do it.

Northern lights tours & stays in Coldfoot

Aurora tours from Coldfoot typically run $95–$400 per person. A guided "chase" that drives to the clearest sky is often worth it when the local forecast is cloudy.