Mt. Fitzherbert

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

Recent observations: Seismic and geodetic data indicate that the eruption of Mount St. Helens continues in the same quiescent fashion as in recent months. Partly clearing skies have afforded glimpses of the lower flanks of the volcano from Johnston Ridge Observatory this morning. Overnight, new snow accumulated at elevations above about 3000 feet, and more snow is expected to accumulate today and tonight.