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Whitehorse Aurora Forecast

Canada60.72°N, 135.06°W

Real-time aurora probability and cloud forecast for Whitehorse, Canada

Yukon CapitalWildernessHot Springs
Best Season

September, October, November, December, January, February, March

Aurora Type

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)

Timezone

America/Whitehorse

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Whitehorse Aurora Viewing Guide

Whitehorse, capital of Canada's Yukon Territory, offers aurora viewing combined with wilderness adventures. The city serves as gateway to vast backcountry with dark skies and natural hot springs.

Best Time to Visit

September to April is prime aurora season. The Yukon's dry interior climate provides many clear nights, especially in the colder months.

Weather Conditions

Dry continental climate with cold winters. Temperatures range from -10°C to -25°C. Less extreme than Yellowknife but still requires proper cold-weather gear.

Viewing Tips

  • Takhini Hot Pools offer aurora viewing while soaking
  • Fish Lake provides dark skies within 30 minutes of the city
  • Consider combining with the Alaska Highway road trip

Recommended Viewing Spots

Fish Lake

Popular viewpoint about 30 minutes from Whitehorse. The lake and surrounding mountains offer excellent aurora compositions.

60.6833°N, 135.5833°W

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Takhini Hot Springs

Natural hot springs where you can watch aurora while soaking in warm water. Open year-round with evening viewing.

60.8833°N, 135.3667°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! At 60.7°N, Whitehorse is within the auroral oval and sees regular aurora activity. The dry Yukon climate provides many clear nights. It's slightly less active than Yellowknife but offers unique attractions.

Data provided by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center and Open-Meteo