Mt. Fitzherbert

Potential ash hazards: Wind forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), coupled with eruption models, show that any ash clouds that rise above the crater rim today would drift principally to the east.

Recent observations: The eruption continues. Seismicity and motion of the west part of the new dome remain at levels typical of the past several days. Views of the crater from the U.S. Forest Service’s Johnston Ridge Observatory and from cameras on the crater rim and floor are obscured by clouds this morning. Forecasts call for cloudy weather today and though bothersome when trying to see Mount St. Helens, it should start clearing Monday. Next week should provide some excellent views of the eruption site from Johnston Ridge Observatory.