The wet weather at Glacier Bay contributes to the lush vegetation seen around Bartlett Cove. It gets very cool when near the icy glaciers, so be sure to take a jacket, hat, and gloves. We stayed outside on the forecastle deck of the Spirit of Yorktown for hours, watching the wildlife, glaciers, mountains, and seaviews.
Clouds Roll in Over Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska Glacier Bay Weather Can Change Quickly and Is Often Rainy
From Linda Garrison, About.com
Glacier Bay National Park receives between 70-75 inches of rain each year. The weather is often gloomy and rainy, and often cold.
Clouds Roll in Over Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska
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