[Propagation+Space Weather] Today's Space Weather Forecast Discussion on 2018 Mar 05 1230 UTC

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Here is the current forecast discussion on space weather and geophysical activity, issued 2018 Mar 05 1230 UTC.

Solar Activity

24 hr Summary: Solar activity remained very low. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available coronagraph imagery.

Forecast: Solar activity is expected to be very low throughout the forecast period (05-07 Mar).

Energetic Particles

24 hr Summary: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux was at normal levels and the greater than 10 MeV proton flux remained at background levels.

Forecast: The greater than 2 MeV electron flux is expected to be at normal to moderate levels throughout the forecast period (05-07 Mar). The greater than 10 MeV proton flux is expected to continue at background levels.

Solar Wind

24 hr Summary: Solar wind parameters, as measured by the DSCOVR spacecraft, indicated near-background conditions. Total magnetic field strength ranged between 1-8 nT and Bz was variable over the past 24 hours. Solar wind speeds were mostly between 350-400 km/s. Phi angle was variable with a tendency towards the positive sector.

Forecast: Mostly nominal conditions are anticipated over the next three days (05-07 Mar).

Geospace

24 hr Summary: The geomagnetic field was at quiet.

Forecast: The geomagnetic field is expected to be at mostly quiet levels throughout the forecast period (05-07 Mar) nominal solar wind conditions are expected to persist.

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