Avalanche
April 19, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC’s Development and Communications Manager Discusses Mission, Community, and the Evolving Landscape of Avalanche Safety
The NorthWest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has long been a cornerstone of winter safety in the Pacific Northwest, providing critical avalanche…
April 18, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
New Volunteer and Communications Coordinator Joins Northwest Avalanche Center to Enhance Outreach and Safety Initiatives
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has welcomed a new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a move poised to significantly bolster its…
April 18, 2026
European Ski Resort News
European Avalanche Fatalities Surge as German Snowboarder Becomes 143rd Victim This Winter
The approaching end of the 2025/2026 ski season has been tragically marked by a significant increase in avalanche fatalities across…
April 18, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Announces Enhanced Volunteer Program Offering Avalanche Education Opportunities
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has significantly expanded its volunteer program, introducing a compelling incentive structure that offers dedicated volunteers…
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…
