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July 25, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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…
July 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Vigilance: The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Legacy of Mountain Safety
The 2025-26 winter season marks a monumental occasion for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) as it celebrates five decades of…
July 17, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
El Niño 2026-27: What Skiers and Snowboarders in the Northwest Should Expect
Skiers and snowboarders across the Northwest are being advised to prepare for a 2026-27 winter season characterized by warmer, drier,…
July 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The 2025-2026 Winter Outlook: Navigating ENSO’s Subtle Signals for Pacific Northwest Snowpack
The winter of 2024-2025 served as a stark reminder that a weak La Niña does not automatically guarantee the deep,…
July 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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…
July 16, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Poem for Fifty Years: The Enduring Legacy and Evolution of the Northwest Avalanche Center
Fifty years, a significant milestone, is being celebrated by the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), a testament to its enduring mission…
June 29, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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…
June 28, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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…
June 28, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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…
June 21, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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…
