northwest
April 03, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Pacific Northwest Snowpack Outlook: Navigating Uncertainty in the 2025-2026 Winter Season
The winter of 2024-2025 served as a stark reminder that a weak La Niña does not automatically guarantee the deep,…
April 02, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Northwest Avalanche Center Leads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche and Mountain Weather Forecasting
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is spearheading a significant national effort to revolutionize the delivery of avalanche and mountain weather…
April 02, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Fall ’25 Events Recap – Northwest Avalanche Center
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has concluded a dynamic and engaging fall event season, marked by a significant milestone: the…
March 29, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Saving Lives: A Legacy Forged in Snow and Science at the Northwest Avalanche Center
October 2025 marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), an organization that has dedicated half a century…
March 27, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
Linnea Hansen Appointed President & Chief Operating Officer of Crystal Mountain, Reinforcing Strategic Growth in the Pacific Northwest
Alterra Mountain Company has announced the appointment of Linnea Hansen as President & Chief Operating Officer of Crystal Mountain (WA),…
March 27, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Fifty Years of Safeguarding the Snow: The Northwest Avalanche Center’s Enduring Legacy of Safety and Science
The 2025-26 winter season marks a profound milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), celebrating half a century of dedicated…
March 26, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The 2025-2026 Winter Outlook: Navigating ENSO’s Subtle Shifts and Their Impact on Pacific Northwest Snowpack
The winter of 2024-2025 served as a stark reminder that a weak La Niña does not automatically translate into the…
March 26, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Northwest Avalanche Center Leads National Initiative to Modernize Avalanche Forecast Delivery
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is spearheading a significant national effort to streamline and modernize how avalanche and mountain weather…
March 24, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Pacific Northwest Braces for Major Late-Season Snowfall as North Cascades Anticipate Over Two Feet Through Thursday
Just as many in the Pacific Northwest were contemplating the transition to spring activities and dusting off their mountain bikes,…
March 22, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Poem for Fifty Years: The Enduring Legacy of the Northwest Avalanche Center
Fifty years is a significant milestone, a testament to enduring commitment and evolving expertise, especially when measured against the dynamic…
