Mt. Fitzherbert

Remote views taken 2005-May-12/14

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 north-northeastward. Under such wind conditions, Johnston Ridge Observatory and other areas near the east end of SR 504 could receive ash fall if there were an ash-producing event.

Recent observations: Although seismicity and ground deformation in the crater remain at relatively low rates, the volcano marks the 25th anniversary of its major 1980 eruption in a state of active eruption. It is building a second lava dome in its crater. However, clouds and rain obscure views of the volcano, and likely will do so for a few more days. The weather forecast for the next few days suggests that snow will be accumulating on the crater floor and upper flanks.