Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science

NWAC Development and Communications Manager Shares Insights into Mission-Driven Work and the Evolving Landscape of Avalanche Safety

The NorthWest Avalanche Center (NWAC) plays a critical role in safeguarding winter recreationists across the Pacific Northwest, providing essential avalanche…

NWAC Welcomes New Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, Emphasizing Accessibility and Community in Avalanche Safety

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has announced the appointment of its new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a pivotal role designed…

NWAC Cultivates Community and Expertise Through Rewarding Volunteer Program

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is amplifying its critical mission of avalanche forecasting and safety education through a robust volunteer…

Fifty Years of Safeguarding the Cascades: The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Legacy

The 2025-26 winter season marks a half-century of dedicated service by the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), an organization that has…

The Winter 2024-25 Outlook: Navigating a Weak La Niña and Its Impact on Pacific Northwest Snowpack

The winter of 2024-25 presents a complex forecast for the Pacific Northwest, with early indications pointing towards a weak La…

The Northwest Avalanche Center Leads National Effort to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting and Mountain Safety Information

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is spearheading a significant national initiative to revolutionize how avalanche and mountain weather forecasts are…

NWAC Celebrates a Milestone 50th Anniversary with a Series of Engaging Community Events and Educational Initiatives

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has concluded a fall season marked by robust community engagement, comprehensive avalanche education, and a…

A Half-Century of Snow Safety: NWAC’s Journey from Humble Beginnings to Lifesaving Expertise

Fifty years of dedicated service in forecasting and mitigating avalanche risk marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center…

NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting with a Vibrant Fall Event Season

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has concluded a highly successful fall event season, marked by increased community engagement, vital educational…

A Poem to Celebrate 50 Years of NWAC, Written by Mark Moore (NWAC Co-founder), October 2025

Fifty years represents a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), an organization dedicated to avalanche forecasting and safety…