Mt. Fitzherbert

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 in a direction ranging from southeastward to westward in the morning and in the evening.

Recent observations: The clear weather this morning offers excellent views of Mount St. Helens. Comparison of photos taken between December 17 and February 7 show that the base of the active lobe of the lava dome has enlarged by about 100 meters. Seismicity remains at a low level, with regular small ("drumbeat") earthquakes continuing. No quakes larger than magnitude 2 have occurred since February 6.