Avalanche
April 24, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting with a Series of Engaging Community Events
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has concluded a fall event season marked by significant community engagement and a deep dive…
April 23, 2026
European Ski Resort News
Drones Revolutionize Avalanche Control in Canadian Rockies with SnowDart System
This winter marked a significant advancement in avalanche mitigation strategies within Jasper National Park, Alberta, as Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions…
April 20, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Poem Celebrates 50 Years of the Northwest Avalanche Center
October 2025 marks a significant milestone for avalanche safety and forecasting in the Pacific Northwest, as the Northwest Avalanche Center…
April 19, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Rusty Rustigian: A Decade of Dedication and Digital Innovation at NWAC
Rusty Rustigian’s journey with the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is a compelling narrative of evolving commitment, marked by his return…
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…
