Ash cloud from Popocatépetl volcano observed at 6.1 km altitude, Mexico

A volcanic ash cloud from Popocatépetl volcano in Mexico was observed at 6.1 km (20 000 feet) altitude at 08:56 UTC on November 6, 2026. The advisory was issued by the Washington Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) following satellite observations and numerical weather prediction model analysis.

The advisory reported a discrete ash cloud moving north of the summit, reaching up to about 75 km (47 miles) from the volcano. The estimated altitude was based on model data. Forecasts indicated ash cloud movement turning toward the east through the next 12 hours. No Aviation Color Code was stated in the advisory.

Popocatépetl is a stratovolcano located in central Mexico, southeast of Mexico City.