Hi Michael, It's the time of year when we start to receive several reports about Sanford's white plume. It's most often seen in the springtime and is not volcanic. These clouds are a weather phenomenon and not related to volcanic activity. The most likely explanation for generation of these clouds is the rise and cooling of moist air as regional air masses pass over the mountains. Solar radiation from Sanford's steep south face contributes to the development of these clouds. You can see photos of Sanford's clouds at this link, but we are always happy to add to the image database of Sanford, so if you'd like to send along a new image, we are happy to accept it. https://www.avo.alaska.edu/images/image_search_results.php?volcano=ak242&year%5B%5D=&type=&caption=&lastname=&firstname=&recent=&limit=50 Thank you, Hi, I'm the park geologist for Wrangell-St. Elias. I received a few reports last week from folks that saw "steam or smoke plumes" from the north face of Mt. Sanford early last week, April 26 and/or April 27. I briefly reviewed some satellite imagery and saw nothing of note, and I'm not inclined to believe Sanford is erupting, but at the same time I don't want to ignore these reports. I do have a single photograph shared with me by a local resident, if you want to respond to me by email I can share it. Just checking in--anything you can do or share to follow up on these observations in a more thorough way than I have? Thanks in advance.