The k-index of the sun has risen dramatically in the past eight hours.
www.swpc.noaa.gov
a possibility of aurorae away from the poles in the next couple of days if it continues, along with better amateur radio reception (band specific) from afar.
DX Propagation by DR2W! High resolution SNR (Signal-Noise-Radio) maps which are in pseudo color. Propagation based on the actual sunspot number.
dr2w.de
The return to arctic weather next week (cover up those young plants) can only help with observations.