Avalanche
June 21, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) Spearheads National Digital Transformation of Avalanche Forecasting
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is spearheading a significant digital transformation initiative aimed at modernizing and standardizing the delivery of…
June 21, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting with a Robust Fall Event Season
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) marked a significant milestone this fall, celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing critical avalanche forecasting…
June 20, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Poem to Celebrate 50 Years of NWAC, Written by Mark Moore (NWAC Co-founder), October 2025
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is poised to commemorate its 50th anniversary in October 2025, a significant milestone for an…
June 16, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Rusty Rustigian’s Journey from Volunteer to Tech Innovator at NWAC
Rusty Rustigian’s tenure at the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is a compelling narrative of dedication, evolving roles, and a significant…
June 15, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Development and Communications Manager Shares Insights into Mission-Driven Work and the Evolving Landscape of Avalanche Safety
The NorthWest Avalanche Center (NWAC) plays a critical role in safeguarding winter recreationists across the Pacific Northwest, providing essential avalanche…
June 15, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Welcomes New Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, Emphasizing Accessibility and Community in Avalanche Safety
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has announced the appointment of its new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a pivotal role designed…
June 14, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Cultivates Community and Expertise Through Rewarding Volunteer Program
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is amplifying its critical mission of avalanche forecasting and safety education through a robust volunteer…
June 14, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Safeguarding the Cascades: The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Legacy
The 2025-26 winter season marks a half-century of dedicated service by the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), an organization that has…
June 14, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Winter 2024-25 Outlook: Navigating a Weak La Niña and Its Impact on Pacific Northwest Snowpack
The winter of 2024-25 presents a complex forecast for the Pacific Northwest, with early indications pointing towards a weak La…
June 14, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Northwest Avalanche Center Leads National Effort to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting and Mountain Safety Information
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is spearheading a significant national initiative to revolutionize how avalanche and mountain weather forecasts are…
