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May 09, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Weak La Niña Signal Fades, Portending a Near-Average Pacific Northwest Snowpack for 2025-2026
The winter of 2024-2025 served as a stark reminder that a weak La Niña, long anticipated to deliver the deep,…
May 09, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Northwest Avalanche Center Spearheads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting and Mountain Safety Information
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is spearheading a significant national effort to modernize and standardize how avalanche forecasts and crucial…
May 04, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Golden Anniversary: The NorthWest Avalanche Center’s Half-Century Journey in Avalanche Safety
October 2025 marks a significant milestone for the NorthWest Avalanche Center (NWAC), as it celebrates 50 years of dedicated service…
May 03, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
New Volunteer and Communications Coordinator Joins Northwest Avalanche Center to Enhance Outreach and Safety Education
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has welcomed a new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a strategic appointment aimed at bolstering its…
May 02, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Vigilance: The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Legacy of Safety
The 2025-26 winter season marks a monumental occasion for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), celebrating half a century of dedicated…
May 02, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Winter 2025-2026 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating ENSO’s Nuances for the Pacific Northwest
The winter of 2024-2025 served as a stark reminder that a weak La Niña does not automatically guarantee the deep,…
May 01, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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 overhaul how avalanche and mountain weather forecasts are…
April 28, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
Mt. Spokane Ski Race Team Seeks Director of Youth Programs to Elevate Inland Northwest Alpine Development
The Mt. Spokane Ski Race Team (MSSRT), a venerable institution in the Inland Northwest’s alpine sports landscape, has initiated a…
April 26, 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 announced the appointment of a new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a move aimed at…
April 25, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Honoring a Legacy of Avalanche Forecasting in the Pacific Northwest
The 2025-26 season marks a monumental milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) as it commemorates 50 years of dedicated…
