Mt. Fitzherbert

Potential ash hazards: Wind forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), coupled with eruption models, show that ash clouds that rise above the crater rim today would drift east-northeastward early in the day and eastward later.

Recent observations: The mountain is generally clear today and emitting a small steam plume. Ash from the explosions on Sunday (January 16) remains visible on the south and east crater walls. No field work is planned for today. Weather permitting, crews will be out next week measuring gas, temperatures on the lava dome, and obtaining new aerial photography.