The peaks and ridges of the Mt. St. Helens blast zone are finally layered in their winter blanket of snow and ice. Hints of what lies beneath this shroud of winter can still be seen, yet soon the lumps and bumps will be smoothed by the gentle yet relentless accumulation of powder. Roads, blasted stumps, struggling alpine trees, soon all will be indistinguishable until the spring thaw.
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| The amphitheater at the Johnston Ridge Observatory. |
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| Snow drifts on the eruption trail |
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| snow covered hummock ridge |
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| Sunrise over a frozen landscape |
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| Railings at Coldwater Science and Learning Center |
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A high point on Castle Lake Ridge highlighted
against storm clouds by the rays of the rising sun |
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| Loowit Viewpoint |
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| Coldwater peak and ridge, the top of Minnie peak in the background is lost in clouds. |
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| Tall stems of a grass poking through snow at Castle Lake Viewpoint. |
Click here to see part 1 of this gallery - including a timelapse/nature video!
