ABOUT 97% of all the time we have trade winds, which means that there is absolutely no problem in Volcano from any Volcano emissions....

....  with Trade Winds all of the emissions blow away from any populated areas in Volcano..... this is true for Volcano and the whole East side of the Big Island of Hawaii that is VOG free when we have Trade Winds..  

So it is a great time to visit Volcano and discover all our area and the East side of the Island has to offer.  Not only can you see the lava flowing into the ocean, but also right in Volcano you have Halemaumau Crater glowing where the plume is coming out.. an amazing site..

So we are very blessed that we are the closest to the center of the emissions, but generally have the least effect from it.... Come visit Volcano !!!  A spectacular and amazing place to visit, and not to be missed!

Sample Map showing fumes from Volcanic Erruption being blown away from any residential areas. ( Volcano Village ).  This is the norm 97% of the time when we have Trade Wind Conditions.

We will try to update the weather report below on a daily basis as much as we can.   SEE YOU SOON IN VOLCANO!!

Current SO₂ Levels and Wind Direction in the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park

Closed Areas and Advisories [National Park Service website]

CURRENT WEATHER CONDITIONS:
 

Date	Weather Condition	Good NO VOG	Minor Vog	Fair Vog	A bit Much VOG	Lots VOG (unhealthy)
6/8/08	SUNNY SUNNY Beautiful DAY as good as it could be... NO VOG
6/7/08	SUNNY SUNNY Beautiful DAY as good as it could be... NO VOG
6/6/08	SUNNY SUNNY Beautiful DAY as good as it could be... NO VOG
6/5/08	SUNNY   NO VOG
6/4/08	SUNNY   NO VOG
6/3/08	SUNNY  NO VOG
6/2/08	SUNNY SUNNY Beautiful DAY as good as it could be... NO VOG
6/1/08	Absolutely Georgous Day :-) No VOG
5/31/08	Sunny beautiful day - NO VOG
5/30/08	Partly Sunny -  NO VOG
5/29/08	Overcast -  NO VOG
5/28/08	Overcast - light drizzle rain, some infrequent sun - NO VOG
5/27/09	Overcast - sun at times, light rain at times - NO VOG
5/26/08	Good - Mostly sunny - NO VOG
5/25/08	Good - Mostly sunny - NO VOG
5/24/08	GOOD - Sunny, and Clear - NO VOG
5/23/08	GOOD - Sunny and Clear - NO VOG
5/22/08	GOOD - Sunny and Clear - NO VOG
5/17/08	ABSOLUTELY NO VOG IN VOLCANO.  The most beautiful day one could ask for .  Warm and Sunny.. Time for a hike or just relaxing in the yard,

Photograph by J. Kauahikaua
March 27, 2008

Impressive Halema`uma`u plume captures and turns

Bottom: Halema`uma`u plume, just minutes after it turns from bright white to reddish-brown. Notice the contrast from bright white in the sky to reddish-brown near the vent.