Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
Designation: National Park & Preserve
Location: Alaska
📘 Park Overview
Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and deep sheltered fjords, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is known as Homeland to the Huna and Yakutat Łingít, and is a highlight of Alaska's Inside Passage. From sea to summit, Glacier Bay offers limitless opportunities for adventure and inspiration.
🌤 Weather Information
Summer temperatures average 50° to 60° F (10° to 15° C). Rain is the norm in lush southeast Alaska. It is best to be prepared to enjoy the park in any kind of weather, especially rain. Suggested clothing includes waterproof boots, rain gear, a hat, gloves, wool or pile layers or a warm coat. Good rain gear is essential here. April, May and June are usually the driest months of the year. September and October tend to be the wettest.
🚗 Directions
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve lies west of Juneau, Alaska, and can only be reached by plane or boat. The only road in the area merely connects the small town of Gustavus and its airfield to park headquarters at Bartlett Cove (10 miles). Alaska Airlines provides daily jet service from Juneau to Gustavus in the summer months. Year-round scheduled air service is also provided by a variety of small air taxis and charters. The Alaska Marine Highway ferries also provide regular service from Juneau.
Images
Passengers line the deck to enjoy the icy scene at Margerie Glacier
Credit: NPS / T. VandenBerg
Icebergs, calved from tidewater glaciers are a common sight in Glacier Bay National Park.
Credit: NPS Photo
Glacier Bay offers a rare glimpse into the Ice Age
Credit: NPS Photo / B. Whitehead
Brown bears frequently forage along the shoreline of Glacier Bay
Credit: NPS Photo / C. Behnke
Glacier Bay is a paradise for wilderness aficionados.
Credit: NPS Photo
Glacier Bay provides endless possibilities for wilderness camping.
Credit: NPS photo
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, Mar 4
Heavy snow
High: 35.4°F | Low: 23°F
Humidity: 88%
Wind: 19.7 mph
Rain Chance: 89%
UV Index: 0.2
Sunrise: 06:49 AM
Sunset: 05:41 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (100%)
Visibility: 2 mi
Dew Point: 27.6°F
Cloud Cover: 89%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Mar 5
Moderate rain
High: 35.7°F | Low: 32°F
Humidity: 97%
Wind: 10.1 mph
Rain Chance: 85%
UV Index: 0
Sunrise: 06:46 AM
Sunset: 05:44 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (97%)
Visibility: 2 mi
Dew Point: 33.5°F
Cloud Cover: 85%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Mar 6
Heavy rain
High: 36.3°F | Low: 35°F
Humidity: 99%
Wind: 12.5 mph
Rain Chance: 88%
UV Index: 1
Sunrise: 06:43 AM
Sunset: 05:46 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (93%)
Visibility: 3 mi
Dew Point: 35.5°F
Cloud Cover: 88%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (2)
Winter Storm Warning issued March 3 at 2:52PM AKST until March 4 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Mar 3, 2026 6:52pm
Expires: Mar 4, 2026 3:00am
...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLE THROUGH
WEDNESDAY...
The next surge of snow is expected this evening as the main low
moves closer to the panhandle bringing more moisture to the area.
This next surge of moisture is expected to bring increasing
snowfall rates to the Icy Strait corridor this evening. Along with
this second wave of snow, the original band of snow is expected to
set up around the Yakutat area bringing more accumulating snow to
the area with the heaviest parts to the west of Yakutat.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10
inches.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape
Fairweather to Lisianski Strait and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates are expected this
afternoon into Wednesday morning, with snowfall rates of an inch
an hour possible. Gusty winds around downtown Juneau and
Douglas could cause some areas of blowing snow.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 3 at 2:52PM AKST until March 4 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Effective: Mar 3, 2026 6:52pm
Expires: Mar 4, 2026 3:00am
...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLE THROUGH
WEDNESDAY...
The next surge of snow is expected this evening as the main low
moves closer to the panhandle bringing more moisture to the area.
This next surge of moisture is expected to bring increasing
snowfall rates to the Icy Strait corridor this evening. Along with
this second wave of snow, the original band of snow is expected to
set up around the Yakutat area bringing more accumulating snow to
the area with the heaviest parts to the west of Yakutat.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.
* WHERE...Admiralty Island.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions.
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
1 Park Road
Gustavus, AK 99826
🏤 Mailing Address:
Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
PO Box 140
Gustavus, AK 99826
📞 Voice Phone: 9076972230
📞 Fax Phone: 9076972654
✉️ Email: glba_administration@nps.gov