forecasting

Kai Lenny Launches Venturi Sports: The All-In-One App Designed to Revolutionize Marine Forecasting and Water-Sports Tracking

For decades, professional waterman Kai Lenny has pushed the boundaries of aquatic sports. Whether towing into massive, life-threatening swells at…

The Silent Sentinels of Our Seas: How the Defunding of Argo Floats Threatens Global Weather Forecasting and Climate Stability

Thousands of data-gathering robots floating in the ocean help us forecast climate and weather impacts, but funding is running out.…

Celebrating Half a Century of Avalanche Forecasting: Mark Moore Reflects on 50 Years of the Northwest Avalanche Center

Fifty years of monitoring the complex snowpacks of the Pacific Northwest have culminated in a milestone anniversary for the Northwest…

Fifty Years of Vigilance: The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Legacy in Avalanche Forecasting

The 2025-26 winter season marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC): 50 years of dedicated service to…

NWAC Spearheads National Effort to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting with Collaborative Digital Tools

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant initiative to streamline and modernize the delivery of…

Fifty Years of Avalanche Safety: A Legacy of Forecasting and Education

This year marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), celebrating five decades of dedicated service in providing…

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

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant technological advancement aimed at revolutionizing how avalanche and…

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

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) marked a significant milestone this past fall, celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing critical avalanche…

Honoring a Legacy of Avalanche Forecasting in the Pacific Northwest

The 2025-26 winter season marks a monumental occasion for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) as it commemorates 50 years of…

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…