Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science

NWAC’s Volunteer Program Offers Rewarding Opportunities, Including Avalanche Education

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is actively seeking dedicated volunteers to bolster its vital operations, offering a compelling incentive program…

Fifty Years of Vigilance: The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Legacy of Mountain Safety

The 2025-26 season marks a monumental occasion for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) – its golden anniversary of providing critical…

The Nuances of the Upcoming Winter: Examining ENSO and Pacific Northwest Snowpack Prospects

The winter of 2024-2025 has arrived with a familiar mix of anticipation and uncertainty for Pacific Northwest residents, particularly concerning…

NWAC Spearheads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecast Delivery

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant national undertaking to revolutionize how avalanche and mountain…

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

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has concluded an exceptionally busy and successful fall event season, marked by significant community engagement…

A Half-Century of Vigilance: NWAC Marks 50 Years of Avalanche Safety and Snowpack Expertise

Seattle, WA – October 2025 – The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), a cornerstone of winter safety in the Pacific Northwest,…