If you're hoping for a festive skywatching surprise, Christmas week is shaping up to be more active than usual in space. Fast solar wind from a large coronal hole on the sun has already triggered minor (G1) geomagnetic storms and forecasters say unsettled conditions could persist into Christmas.

The northern lights could make a surprise appearance across parts of the U.S. tonight, Dec. 22, and through Dec. 24, as a fast stream of solar wind increases the odds of colorful auroras after dark. Here's everything you need to know about this cosmic spectacle.

This time, there are high chances that the Northern Lights will be confined to high-latitude regions, as per Space. In the U.S., northern states like Alaska, Washington, North Dakota, and Minnesota might witness the impact of the minor geomagnetic storm.

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Idaho as incoming speedy solar wind continues to buffet Earth's magnetic field.

A NOAA forecast suggest that Northern Lights may be visible in northern U.S. states as solar wind conditions intensify. Here's where aurora displays are possible.

Based on the latest projections, Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Maine are currently within the aurora view line. Depending on the strength of the storm conditions, faint auroras may also be visible in Wyoming, Iowa, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire.

Those who missed the stunning northern lights display in November may have another chance at witnessing the celestial phenomenon Tuesday night, depending on where they live.

For winter contingencies, Deplar employs an armada of plows, snow-removers, and spiky-wheeled "Super Jeeps," as well as human icebreakers and an unflappable team of hardy guides like Steini Guðmundsson, who deadpanned, "It’s a little wild out there," adding, "Not a big deal, we are always prepared."