Mount Washington Avalanche Center

05/30/2026

The 2025 - 2026 impact report is live on our website. Here are some highlights. Thanks for a fantastic season, we’ll see you in the fall!

05/29/2026

Interested in presenting at ESAW this fall? Fill out the application form linked in our bio. We’d love to hear from you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftqiOX-H5StOYmm_ZAKit8O1YHhlaQcHh_keGH4wdOBWbdIg/viewform?usp=dialog

04/17/2026

The Tuckerman Ravine Trail where is passes through the Lip area is now closed until the snow has completely melted out. Please do not travel in this area.

04/10/2026

The Proving Ground film will premiere tonight on YouTube at 8pm.

Find it here:

Every ski season, Mount Washington sees an average of 25 life-threatening sliding falls. The Proving Ground is a short film from Warden Co., produced in part...

04/06/2026

‘The Proving Ground’ a new film in partnership with the Mount Washington Avalanche Center Foundation, highlighting the often-overlooked dangers of Mt. Washington and its famed Tuckerman Ravine. Known as a proving ground for East Coast skiers, come springtime, the mountain draws crowds chasing legacy—but presence doesn’t always equal preparedness.

The film premieres Friday, April 10 at 8:00 PM on YouTube, with an in-person screening . More details coming soon.

‘The Proving Ground’ a new film in partnership with the Mount Washington Avalanche Center Foundation, highlighting the often-overlooked dangers of Mt. Washin...

03/31/2026

Our spring fundraiser is live!

We hope you consider donating to support the MWAC mission to reduce the risk and impact of avalanches in the White Mountains through accurate forecasting, public education, search & rescue, and collaborative knowledge sharing.

Invest in Mountain Safety: Support MWAC's 2026 Spring FundraiserOur Spring Fundraising Goal: $20,000Donate to Mount Washington Avalanche Center (MWAC)The snow may be melting on Mount Washington, but our work never stops. The Mount Washington Avala...

03/28/2026

A large, natural wet slab avalanche occurred in Dodge’s Drop on Thursday sometime during the most recent warm up and rain. No one was caught in this avalanche.

As we move further into spring, this likely won’t be the last wet slab this year. Don’t forget to check the forecast before heading into the backcountry. Links to our forecast and website are available in our bio.

03/27/2026

Dangerous conditions exist this weekend for long, fast, uncontrollable falls in steep terrain. Spring has yet to come to the Presidential Range.

If you choose to ski in steep avalanche terrain today, take time to understand the consequences of even a small mistake. Ice axe, crampons, and helmet are the bare minimum for safely traveling in these conditions.

03/10/2026

Springtime hazards are showing themselves in the Presidential Range. The snowpack is adjusting to incredibly warm temperatures. Be sure to read the up to date forecast before you head out.

01/27/2026

Dangerous and active avalanche conditions continue!

Check the full avalanche forecast for more information. Link in our page.