Avalanche
April 18, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Honoring a Legacy of Avalanche Forecasting in the Pacific Northwest
The 2025-26 season marks a momentous occasion for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC): 50 years of dedicated service to the…
April 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Winter 2025-26 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating Weak La Niña and Neutral ENSO Conditions in the Pacific Northwest
The winter of 2024-25 offered a stark reminder that a weak La Niña does not automatically guarantee the deep, mid-winter…
April 17, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Swiss SLF Study Reveals Increased Snowpack Pressure Heightens Avalanche Risk Rather Than Enhancing Stability
A groundbreaking study from the Swiss Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) has fundamentally challenged a decades-old assumption in…
April 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Spearheads National Initiative to Revolutionize Avalanche and Mountain Weather Forecasting
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant technological undertaking aimed at modernizing and standardizing how…
April 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting with Engaging Fall Events and Community Focus
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) marked a significant milestone in its history by celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing crucial…
April 16, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
High-Tech Avalanche Mitigation: Parks Canada Tests SnowDart Drone System in Jasper National Park to Secure the Icefields Parkway
The management of winter safety in the Canadian Rockies has entered a new technological era as Parks Canada concludes a…
April 12, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Poem to Celebrate 50 Years of NWAC, Written by Mark Moore (NWAC Co-founder), October 2025
Fifty years of dedication to avalanche safety and forecasting have culminated in a poignant reflection by one of its founding…
April 12, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Rusty Rustigian’s Enduring Commitment Fuels Technological Innovation and Safety at NWAC
Rusty Rustigian’s journey with the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is a testament to dedication, evolving expertise, and a profound commitment…
April 11, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Behind the Scenes at NWAC: A Deep Dive into the Mission and Evolution of Avalanche Safety Communication
The North West Avalanche Center (NWAC) is a vital organization dedicated to providing critical avalanche forecasts and safety information to…
April 11, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Tragedy in the Tyrolean Alps as German Snowboarder Becomes Latest Victim in a Record Breaking Season of Avalanche Fatalities
The alpine community is mourning the loss of a 49-year-old snowboarder from Berlin who was killed in a massive avalanche…
