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June 21, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Pacific Northwest’s Winter 2025-2026 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating Weak La Niña Signals and Emerging Predictors
The upcoming winter in the Pacific Northwest, spanning 2025-2026, presents a complex meteorological puzzle, with early forecasts indicating a potentially…
June 21, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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…
June 14, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Safeguarding the Cascades: The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Legacy
The 2025-26 winter season marks a half-century of dedicated service by the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), an organization that has…
June 14, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Winter 2024-25 Outlook: Navigating a Weak La Niña and Its Impact on Pacific Northwest Snowpack
The winter of 2024-25 presents a complex forecast for the Pacific Northwest, with early indications pointing towards a weak La…
June 14, 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 revolutionize how avalanche and mountain weather forecasts are…
May 31, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Honoring a Legacy of Avalanche Forecasting in the Pacific Northwest: 50 Years of the Northwest Avalanche Center
The 2025-26 season marks a momentous occasion for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) as it commemorates 50 years of dedicated…
May 31, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Pacific Northwest Snowpack Outlook: Navigating a Weak La Niña and Neutral Winter Ahead
The winter of 2024-2025 presents a complex forecast for Pacific Northwest snow enthusiasts and water managers, with initial indications pointing…
May 31, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Northwest Avalanche Center Spearheads National Initiative to Revolutionize Avalanche Forecasting and Mountain Safety Information Delivery
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant national effort to modernize and standardize the delivery…
May 28, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Mt. Bachelor Unveils Extensive Summer Upgrades: Northwest Lift Modernization and Enhanced Bike Park Bolster All-Season Appeal
Mt. Bachelor, a premier destination in Central Oregon, is undergoing a comprehensive series of summer enhancements aimed at significantly improving…
May 26, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Safeguarding Winter Travelers: A Look Back at the Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Mission
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is celebrating a significant milestone: fifty years of dedicated service to the winter recreation community.…
