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Fairweather Glacier, Tidewater glacier in Glacier Bay, United States.

The Fairweather Glacier extends through Alaska's wilderness at 680 meters elevation, displaying white and blue ice formations against mountain peaks.

Scientific observations of the Fairweather Glacier since the early 1900s document the continuous changes in ice mass and movement patterns in Alaska.

Native Tlingit communities have incorporated the glacier and its surroundings into their traditional stories and seasonal migration patterns for generations.

Access to Fairweather Glacier requires advance arrangements through licensed charter services or specialized tour operators based in nearby coastal towns.

The glacier's position in the Fairweather Range creates specific weather patterns that affect ice formation and calving frequency throughout the year.

Location: Alaska

Elevation above the sea: 680 m

GPS coordinates: 58.84250,-137.64800

Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:22

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