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May 11, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Half-Century of Safeguarding Winter Travelers: NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting and Education
October 2025 marks a significant milestone for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), as the organization commemorates 50 years of dedicated…
May 10, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Development and Communications Manager Shares Insights on Mission-Driven Work and the Evolving Landscape of Avalanche Safety
The NorthWest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is a vital organization dedicated to providing critical avalanche forecasts and safety information to the…
May 10, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
New Volunteer and Communications Coordinator Joins NWAC to Enhance Backcountry Safety and Community Engagement
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has announced the appointment of a new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a role poised to…
May 10, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC’s Volunteer Program Offers Pathway to Professional Avalanche Education and Membership Perks
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is extending a significant opportunity for individuals passionate about avalanche safety and the preservation of…
May 09, 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), celebrating 50 years of dedicated service…
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 08, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting with a Robust Fall Event Season
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has concluded a highly successful fall event season, marked by robust community engagement and a…
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 04, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Rusty Rustigian: A Strategic Return to NWAC Fuels Technological Advancement in Avalanche Safety
Rusty Rustigian’s journey back to the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) is more than a homecoming; it represents a pivotal moment…
