False Pass School will be closed for students today, 9/25/2023. Due to the current volcanic activity of Mount Shishaldin and resulting air quality from the ash cloud, our students are advised to stay home, limiting their exposure to ash emissions. The safety of our students is always our highest priority. We will post an update this evening.
The following is the AVO/USGS Volcanic Activity Notice issued on Monday, September 25, 2023, 6:02 AM AKDT
An ash cloud from Shishaldin Volcano initially reached 45,000 ft (14 km) above sea level starting at 05:42 am AKDT (13:42 UTC). Ash emissions continue but the height is decreasing. Seismic activity dropped sharply along with the start of ash emissions and now is at low levels. The Aviation Color Code remains at RED and the Volcano Alert Level at WARNING. The National Weather Service has issued a SIGMET for this ash cloud, an Ash Advisory has been issued for False Pass, and a Special Weather Statement has been issued for possible trace ash on Cold Bay, King Cove, and Sand Point.