How cold in Glacier Bay?

[maxiesmommie]

Anyone been this past week or so? Wondering which cold weather hat I need to bring, mine is regular MI winter weather weight, but then I get chilly! Have my little gloves ready too!
thanks!

[RedmondCruiser]

Glacier Bay can change from day to day and even from hour to hour. You really cannot predict what the weather will be like. I have gotten sun burned there and have been there when several people were in the pool. Normally you should dress warmly and factor in the fact that it could be raining. Use a good coat and layer what you wear. It is spectacular and you should enjoy it.

[Krazy Kruizers]

We have started into the area early in the morning when it was cool and rainy and left with the sun out and very warm. One time we were on the aft deck in bathing suits.

Dress in layers and you will be okay. Besides your gloves don't forget to take a hat.

[Nancyquilts]

It depends on how hard the wind is blowing. Don't forget a hat that pulls down over your ears.

[RuthC]

A knit hat should work well. There can be a pretty good wind chill factor as you sail toward some of those glaciers. A knit hat will be warm, but still packs very well. Along with the gloves slip it in the pocket of the jacket while packing.
That way they're right where you want them to be when you want them to be there!

[RangerGreg]

I'm just back from Glacier Bay. We got it all there - drizzle, icy cold, howling wind, but plenty of sun.

I agree with the other posts here: layers! Sweater, coat, gloves, wooly watch cap, and ... remember the wind? ... don't forget a muffler/scarf.

Westerdam, Alaska May 2006

[maxiesmommie]

I have the layers, turtleneck, gloves, yes the hat can pull over the ears. We'll be there next Friday!
Can't wait!:D

[the2ofus]

Bear in mind that the glaciers are frozen. Therefore the temperature at the surface must be somewhere around 32 degrees F or cooler. Factor in the speed of the wind and the direction of the wind and you get air temperatures on the open decks that will definitely be cool, even in summer.

For Northerners, think January thaw and dress accordingly. For Southerners who don't experience winter, layering is the key. Windbreakers, hat, scarf, and gloves with sweatshirts or sweaters over long-sleeved shirts and heavier weight slacks.