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[KC6RWI]

 January 30, 2022 @ 23:55 UTC (UPDATED)
The coronal mass ejection (CME) observed following the long duration M1.1 flare around AR 2936 is predicted to reach Earth by February 2nd. A moderate (G2) level geomagnetic storm watch was officially added by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). Aurora sky watchers from middle to high latitudes should be alert during the next 48 hours.

I got this from solar ham.com    My question is does propagation just stop like a radio black out, or could be have unusual and possibly enhanced conditions. I would guess that a radio black out is just what is sounds like or have you experienced odd propagation?

[NO9E]

Looks to me like blockage.

Last weekend there was a 160m contest. On Friday night lots of loud EU stations, hard to work until midnight, easy early morning on Saturday.  On Saturday way fewer EU stations, and almost none early morning Sunday.

Once I went to Lesotho for a week as 7P8NO, hoping for many QSOs. But there was a nearly total HF blackout, and I did 5 QSOs in the first five days (all African). The blackout ended the day of the departure, and  I made 90 EU and JA QSOs in one hr that morning.

Ignacy NO9E

[WA3SKN]

Maybe yes, maybe no... and it might also be your location!
So be on the air when it arrives, and take advantage if it enhances.  If strong enough, radio conditions might shut down (also depends on frequency).
ps: present numbers do indicate possible shutdowns. (short term).
Don't let that stop you from trying!
73s.

-Mike.