Avalanche
March 19, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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…
March 19, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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…
March 19, 2026
European Ski Resort News
Tragic Avalanche Claims Young Polish Skier in Italian Alps, Pushing Seasonal Death Toll Above Average
The pristine beauty of the Italian Alps has once again been marred by tragedy, as a 20-year-old Polish skier lost…
March 19, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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…
March 19, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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…
March 14, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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,…
