forecasting

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…

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…