snowpack

Navigating the Nuances: Unpacking the 2025-2026 Winter Snowpack Outlook Amidst Shifting ENSO and SST Patterns

The winter of 2024-2025 served as a potent reminder that a weak La Niña does not automatically guarantee the deep,…

Snowpack in Yosemite National Park Drops to 37% of Average After Brutal March

Yosemite National Park is facing a significantly diminished snowpack, a stark consequence of an unusually harsh March that saw temperatures…

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,…

Deadly Winter Season in the Alps: 135 Fatalities as Experts Warn of Persistent Unstable Snowpack

As the 2025/2026 winter season transitions into the spring touring period, European mountain authorities and safety organizations have released sobering…

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…

The Nuances of the Upcoming Winter: Examining ENSO and Pacific Northwest Snowpack Prospects

The winter of 2024-2025 has arrived with a familiar mix of anticipation and uncertainty for Pacific Northwest residents, particularly concerning…

A Half-Century of Vigilance: NWAC Marks 50 Years of Avalanche Safety and Snowpack Expertise

Seattle, WA – October 2025 – The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), a cornerstone of winter safety in the Pacific Northwest,…