forecasting

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has concluded a highly successful fall event season, marked by increased community engagement, vital educational…

Fifty Years of Avalanche Forecasting: The NWAC’s Enduring Mission to Safeguard Winter Travelers

October 2025 marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), celebrating half a century of dedicated service to…