Avalanche
June 28, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Forecasting the Pacific Northwest’s Winter Snowpack: A Nuanced Look at ENSO and Marine Conditions
The winter of 2024-2025 in the Pacific Northwest is shaping up to be a complex interplay of atmospheric and oceanic…
June 28, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Northwest Avalanche Center Spearheads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting and Mountain Information Access
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant national effort to revolutionize how avalanche and mountain…
June 28, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting with a Jam-Packed Fall Event Season
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has capped off a significant fall season, marked by a series of community-focused events that…
June 28, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Safeguarding Winter Travelers: The NWAC’s Enduring Legacy
October 2025 marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), as the organization commemorates half a century of…
June 23, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Rusty Rustigian’s Return to NWAC Marks New Era of Technological Advancement and Collaborative Safety
Rusty Rustigian has returned to the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), bringing with him a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking…
June 23, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Development & Communications Manager Reflects on Mission-Driven Work and the Evolving Landscape of Avalanche Safety
The NorthWest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is a vital organization dedicated to public safety in the mountainous regions of the Pacific…
June 22, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
New Volunteer and Communications Coordinator Joins NWAC to Enhance Outreach and Safety Education
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has welcomed a new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a strategic appointment aimed at bolstering the…
June 22, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Launches Enhanced Volunteer Program Offering Exclusive Avalanche Education Opportunities
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has significantly expanded its volunteer program, introducing a compelling incentive structure designed to attract and…
June 21, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Honoring a Legacy of Avalanche Forecasting in the Pacific Northwest
The 2025-26 season marks a tremendous milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC)—50 years of operation, serving the Pacific Northwest…
June 21, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Pacific Northwest’s Winter 2025-2026 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating Weak La Niña Signals and Emerging Predictors
The upcoming winter in the Pacific Northwest, spanning 2025-2026, presents a complex meteorological puzzle, with early forecasts indicating a potentially…
