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The Northwest Avalanche Center Spearheads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecasting and Mountain Safety Information

The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is at the forefront of a significant national undertaking to revolutionize how avalanche and mountain…

Mount Hood Race Team & Academy Seeks Visionary Program Director to Elevate Pacific Northwest Youth Alpine Ski Racing

The Mount Hood Race Team & Academy (MHRTA), a beacon of youth alpine ski racing excellence in the Pacific Northwest,…

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), celebrating 50 years of dedicated service…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…