snowpack
April 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Winter 2025-26 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating Weak La Niña and Neutral ENSO Conditions in the Pacific Northwest
The winter of 2024-25 offered a stark reminder that a weak La Niña does not automatically guarantee the deep, mid-winter…
April 17, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Swiss SLF Study Reveals Increased Snowpack Pressure Heightens Avalanche Risk Rather Than Enhancing Stability
A groundbreaking study from the Swiss Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) has fundamentally challenged a decades-old assumption in…
April 14, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Colorado Records Worst Snowpack in History as Utah Skier Visits Plunge Amid Unprecedented Spring Heatwave
The 2025-2026 North American ski season has reached a somber milestone as the Colorado Climate Center officially designated this winter…
April 10, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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,…
April 08, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
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…
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
Winter Sports Industry and Business
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…
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 19, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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…
March 14, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
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,…
