Vermont
Northern lights could be visible in Vermont tonight. See aurora borealis forecast
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The northern lights could be visible across Vermont tonight, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
The phenomenon, which is also known as aurora borealis, are a natural display of light in the northern hemisphere that can appear as colorful hues in the night sky, according to Michigan Technological University.
Tonight’s forecast map for the aurora shows the view line reaching as far south as Vermont and New Hampshire.
Wednesday night’s forecast also shows potential visibility in northern Vermont, though it could change during the day tomorrow.
Where will the northern lights be visible tonight?
According to NOAA’s latest forecast, the northern lights could be seen in almost all of Vermont on Tuesday night.
As for how strong the display will be, that’s yet to be seen, but NOAA is rating the planetary K index, also known as Kp, at a 6 out of 9.
This rates the amount of geomagnetic activity and indicates how far away from the poles the aurora could be visible, according to NOAA. A Kp score around 6-7 indicates very bright auroral activity, per NOAA.
“At this geomagnetic activity level, it might be possible to see the aurora from the northern edge of the United States,” the agency says of the Kp score.
Wednesday night’s forecast is rated at a Kp of 5 as of Tuesday afternoon, which indicates a possible strong aurora.
When will the northern lights be visible?
The northern lights are only visible at nighttime, according to NOAA. That means the aurora could be visible in parts of the northern United States once it gets dark this evening.
The aurora is usually seen just after sunset or just before sunrise, according to NOAA. The agency says the best aurora is usually within an hour or two of midnight.
As always, it also depends on cloud cover, and this evening is looking cloudy in Burlington.
Where to check the northern lights forecast
To track the latest northern lights forecast, check out these websites:
Melina Khan is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY Network – New England, which serves more than a dozen affiliated publications across New England. She can be reached at MKhan@gannett.com.
GREENWICH, N.Y. (WNYT) – A Vermont man is accused of forcibly touching a child in a sexual manner.
Michael J. Lohnes, 42, of Rutland, was charged with misdemeanor counts of forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said.
The alleged incident happened back in the spring, and Lohnes knew the victim, according to investigators.
He was arraigned in Greenwich Town Court earlier this fall and the case is still pending.
BURLINGTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Weather conditions this morning have left many without power across Vermont.
Data indicates that over 10,000 customers are impacted by outages as of 11:16 a.m. The most impacted areas include Middlebury, Burke and Cambridge.
To stay up-to-date on local outages, check out the VT Outages page, Green Mountain Power and follow us for more details on myChamplainValley.com.
A significant outage was previously reported about earlier this month. For more coverage on that, check out this video:
VERMONT (WRGB) — Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark will host a free criminal record clearing clinic on Thursday, January 15, 2025 in Brattleboro, the first to be held in the state since new expungement laws changed in July.
Sealing a record allows an individual to wipe from their criminal record specific convictions and dismissed charges after a certain period of time has passed, including records relating to contact with the criminal justice system, like arrest or citation, arraignment, plea or conviction, and sentencing. Under Vermont’s updated law, most misdemeanors, various non-violent felony offenses, and all dismissed charges can be sealed. The free clinic will focus on sealing criminal charges and convictions from Windham County, and will be open to the public by appointment only.
“For many years, my office has assisted Vermonters with clearing old criminal records that are holding them back from securing stable housing, getting better jobs, and participating fully in their communities,” said Attorney General Clark. “These clinics are a way for us to help Vermonters who have paid their debt to society and stayed out of trouble get a fresh start and strengthen the community as a whole. I want to thank Windham County State’s Attorney Steve Brown, Interaction, and the Brooks Memorial Library for their assistance in hosting this clinic.”
Attorneys from the Attorney General’s Office will offer free assistance with petitions for Vermont-specific “qualifying” criminal convictions and dismissed charges. Appointments will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Vermonters must schedule appointments in advance by calling the Attorney General’s Office at 802-828-3171 or emailing AGO.Info@vermont.gov by Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Eligible participants will be given an in-person appointment at the Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro, Vermont, on the day of the clinic.
More information on sealing and expungements generally is available at Vermont Legal Aid’s website at www.vtlawhelp.org/expungement.
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