Ash on the windshield. The larger pieces sound just like raindrops hitting the car.

Quick video taken while waiting for night to fall:

Unfortunately, there weren’t any incandescent fireworks to be seen tonight (at least for as long as I wanted to stay out there). If the weather stays dry and warm tomorrow, I’ll be back out again for another shot.

One of the burdens of living next to a volcano: cleaning up the mess. This machine brushes ash from the curbside then collects it underneath in a hopper.

Also, just notice that I was in a clip from another Eruptions blog follower and storm chaser James Reynolds. I should be pretty easy to spot:

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