Avalanche

NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting with a Robust Fall Event Season

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has marked its 50th anniversary with a series of successful fall events designed to foster…

A Half-Century of Safeguarding Winter Travelers: NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting and Education

October 2025 marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), as the organization commemorates its 50th anniversary. What…

European Avalanche Fatalities Surpass 147 Mark for 2025/26 Season, Highlighting Persistent Dangers

The 2025/26 European winter season has seen avalanche fatalities climb to 147, exceeding the 147 recorded during the 2017/18 season,…

Rusty Rustigian Returns to NWAC, Spearheading Crucial Technological Advancements for Avalanche Safety

Rusty Rustigian has returned to the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), taking on the vital role of Product Manager. This strategic…

NWAC’s Development and Communications Manager Shares Insights into 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 Washington and…

New NWAC Volunteer and Communications Coordinator Brings Passion for Mission-Driven Work and Outdoor Industry to the Pacific Northwest

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has announced the appointment of its new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a role poised to…

NWAC’s Volunteer Program Offers Significant Rewards, Including Professional Avalanche Education

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is actively seeking dedicated volunteers to support its vital mission, offering a robust rewards program…

Fifty Years of Safeguarding the Cascades: The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Legacy

The 2025-26 winter season marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), celebrating half a century of dedicated…

The Winter 2024-2025 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating Weak La Niña Signals and Shifting Ocean Temperatures

The winter of 2024-2025 presents a complex forecasting landscape for Pacific Northwest snowpack enthusiasts and stakeholders, as the anticipated weak…

The Northwest Avalanche Center Spearheads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting and Mountain Safety Information

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant national undertaking to revolutionize how avalanche and mountain…