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8/12/2026 Update 

The National Weather Service and USFS have alerted us that flooding is occurring, with the Mendenhall Lake and River cresting around 7:00AM AKDT on Thursday. Impacts from flooding may last through the weekend, depending on severity. 

From the U.S. Forest Service:

• The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (MGVC) building, parking lots, and roads will be closing Wednesday (Aug 12) afternoon/evening, depending on flood progression.
• MGVC shoreline trails are closed (Nugget Falls, Photo Point, Steep Creek).
• West Glacier trails and roads are closed. 
• Mendenhall Campground is closed and evacuated, and Skater ’s Cabin Road is barricaded at the Forest Service boundary.

 

Trails and closure areas will reopen post-flood as soon as the Forest Service is able to assess the conditions of the trails, bridges, and walkways. Once the trails are clear and safe to use, they will be reopened. 

If your excursion is impacted, you will be notified by the operator. Individuals or organizations who enter the area while officially closed are subject to steep fines and jail time. 

Travel Juneau will have the latest information; when you arrive in Juneau, stop by one of our visitor centers on the dock for the latest information.

8/12/2026 Update 

The National Weather Service and USFS have alerted us that flooding is occurring, with the Mendenhall Lake and River cresting around 7:00AM AKDT on Thursday. Impacts from flooding may last through the weekend, depending on severity. 

From the U.S. Forest Service:

• The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (MGVC) building, parking lots, and roads will be closing Wednesday (Aug 12) afternoon/evening, depending on flood progression.
• MGVC shoreline trails are closed (Nugget Falls, Photo Point, Steep Creek).
• West Glacier trails and roads are closed. 
• Mendenhall Campground is closed and evacuated, and Skater ’s Cabin Road is barricaded at the Forest Service boundary.

 

Trails and closure areas will reopen post-flood as soon as the Forest Service is able to assess the conditions of the trails, bridges, and walkways. Once the trails are clear and safe to use, they will be reopened. 

If your excursion is impacted, you will be notified by the operator. Individuals or organizations who enter the area while officially closed are subject to steep fines and jail time. 

Travel Juneau will have the latest information; when you arrive in Juneau, stop by one of our visitor centers on the dock for the latest information.

8/12/2026 Update 

The National Weather Service and USFS have alerted us that flooding is occurring, with the Mendenhall Lake and River cresting around 7:00AM AKDT on Thursday. Impacts from flooding may last through the weekend, depending on severity. 

From the U.S. Forest Service:

• The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (MGVC) building, parking lots, and roads will be closing Wednesday (Aug 12) afternoon/evening, depending on flood progression.
• MGVC shoreline trails are closed (Nugget Falls, Photo Point, Steep Creek).
• West Glacier trails and roads are closed. 
• Mendenhall Campground is closed and evacuated, and Skater ’s Cabin Road is barricaded at the Forest Service boundary.

 

Trails and closure areas will reopen post-flood as soon as the Forest Service is able to assess the conditions of the trails, bridges, and walkways. Once the trails are clear and safe to use, they will be reopened. 

If your excursion is impacted, you will be notified by the operator. Individuals or organizations who enter the area while officially closed are subject to steep fines and jail time. 

Travel Juneau will have the latest information; when you arrive in Juneau, stop by one of our visitor centers on the dock for the latest information.

8/12/2026 Update

The National Weather Service and USFS have alerted us that flooding is occurring, with the Mendenhall Lake and River cresting around 7:00AM AKDT on Thursday. Impacts from flooding may last through the weekend, depending on severity. 

From the U.S. Forest Service:

• The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (MGVC) building, parking lots, and roads will be closing Wednesday (Aug 12) afternoon/evening, depending on flood progression.
• MGVC shoreline trails are closed (Nugget Falls, Photo Point, Steep Creek).
• West Glacier trails and roads are closed. 
• Mendenhall Campground is closed and evacuated, and Skater ’s Cabin Road is barricaded at the Forest Service boundary.

 

Trails and closure areas will reopen post-flood as soon as the Forest Service is able to assess the conditions of the trails, bridges, and walkways. Once the trails are clear and safe to use, they will be reopened. 

If your excursion is impacted, you will be notified by the operator. Individuals or organizations who enter the area while officially closed are subject to steep fines and jail time.

Travel Juneau will have the latest information; when you arrive in Juneau, stop by one of our visitor centers on the dock for the latest information.

8/12/2026 Update

The National Weather Service and USFS have alerted us that flooding is occurring, with the Mendenhall Lake and River cresting around 7:00AM AKDT on Thursday. Impacts from flooding may last through the weekend, depending on severity 

From the U.S. Forest Service:

• The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (MGVC) building, parking lots, and roads will be closing Wednesday (Aug 12) afternoon/evening, depending on flood progression.
• MGVC shoreline trails are closed (Nugget Falls, Photo Point, Steep Creek).
• West Glacier trails and roads are closed. 
• Mendenhall Campground is closed and evacuated, and Skater ’s Cabin Road is barricaded at the Forest Service boundary.

Trails and closure areas will reopen post-flood as soon as the Forest Service is able to assess the conditions of the trails, bridges, and walkways. Once the trails are clear and safe to use, they will be reopened.

If your excursion is impacted, you will be notified by the operator. Individuals or organizations who enter the area while officially closed are subject to steep fines and jail time.

Travel Juneau will have the latest information; when you arrive in Juneau, stop by one of our visitor centers on the dock for the latest information.

Disney guests coming to Juneau:

The National Weather Service and USFS have alerted us that flooding is occurring, with the Mendenhall Lake and River cresting around 7:00AM AKDT on Thursday. Impacts from flooding may last through the weekend, depending on severity. 

From the U.S. Forest Service:

• The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (MGVC) building, parking lots, and roads will be closing Wednesday (Aug 12) afternoon/evening, depending on flood progression.
• MGVC shoreline trails are closed (Nugget Falls, Photo Point, Steep Creek).
• West Glacier trails and roads are closed. 
• Mendenhall Campground is closed and evacuated, and Skater ’s Cabin Road is barricaded at the Forest Service boundary.

Trails and closure areas will reopen post-flood as soon as the Forest Service is able to assess the conditions of the trails, bridges, and walkways. Once the trails are clear and safe to use, they will be reopened.

If your excursion is impacted, you will be notified by the operator. Individuals or organizations who enter the area while officially closed are subject to steep fines and jail time.

Travel Juneau will have the latest information; when you arrive in Juneau, stop by one of our visitor centers on the dock for the latest information.

https://www.weather.gov/ajk/suicidebasin

https://juneau.org/emergency/emergency-flood-response

8/11/2026 Update

We have received the National Weather Service (NWS) alert that the Suicide Basin has reached capacity, and a flood release is pending. Officials anticipate that release into Mendenhall Lake and subsequent flooding will occur in 1-6 days. 

IF EXCURSIONS ARE IMPACTED, GUESTS WILL HEAR DIRECTLY FROM THE OPERATORS. We anticipate that only excursions in the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area will be impacted. 

Both City & Borough of Juneau and Travel Juneau remind visitors to avoid neighborhoods near the Mendenhall River that may be impacted by flooding. 

Flood stage will be monitored for potential further closures in Visitor Center area. Keep on an eye on the NWS updates at https://www.weather.gov/ajk/suicideBasin, and Travel Juneau will post USFS updates.

8/11/2026 Update

We have received the National Weather Service (NWS) alert that the Suicide Basin has reached capacity, and a flood release is pending. Officials anticipate that release into Mendenhall Lake and subsequent flooding will occur in 1-6 days.

IF EXCURSIONS ARE IMPACTED, GUESTS WILL HEAR DIRECTLY FROM THE OPERATORS. We anticipate that only excursions in the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area will be impacted.

 Both City & Borough of Juneau and Travel Juneau remind visitors to avoid neighborhoods near the Mendenhall River that may be impacted by flooding.

Flood stage will be monitored for potential further closures in Visitor Center area. Keep on an eye on the NWS updates at https://www.weather.gov/ajk/suicideBasin, and Travel Juneau will post USFS updates.

8/11/2026 Update

 We have received the National Weather Service (NWS) alert that the Suicide Basin has reached capacity, and a flood release is pending. Officials anticipate that release into Mendenhall Lake and subsequent flooding will occur in 1-6 days.

 IF EXCURSIONS ARE IMPACTED, GUESTS WILL HEAR DIRECTLY FROM THE OPERATORS. We anticipate that only excursions in the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area will be impacted.

 Both City & Borough of Juneau and Travel Juneau remind visitors to avoid neighborhoods near the Mendenhall River that may be impacted by flooding.

 Flood stage will be monitored for potential further closures in Visitor Center area. Keep on an eye on the NWS updates at https://www.weather.gov/ajk/suicideBasin, and Travel Juneau will post USFS updates.

8/11/2026 Update

 We have received the National Weather Service (NWS) alert that the Suicide Basin has reached capacity, and a flood release is pending. Officials anticipate that release into Mendenhall Lake and subsequent flooding will occur in 1-6 days.

 IF EXCURSIONS ARE IMPACTED, GUESTS WILL HEAR DIRECTLY FROM THE OPERATORS. We anticipate that only excursions in the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area will be impacted.

 Both City & Borough of Juneau and Travel Juneau remind visitors to avoid neighborhoods near the Mendenhall River that may be impacted by flooding.

 Flood stage will be monitored for potential further closures in Visitor Center area. Keep on an eye on the NWS updates at https://www.weather.gov/ajk/suicideBasin, and Travel Juneau will post USFS updates.

 

8/11/2026 Update

We have received the National Weather Service (NWS) alert that the Suicide Basin has reached capacity, and a flood release is pending. Officials anticipate that release into Mendenhall Lake and subsequent flooding will occur in 1-6 days.

IF EXCURSIONS ARE IMPACTED, GUESTS WILL HEAR DIRECTLY FROM THE OPERATORS. We anticipate that only excursions in the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area will be impacted.

Both City & Borough of Juneau and Travel Juneau remind visitors to avoid neighborhoods near the Mendenhall River that may be impacted by flooding.

Flood stage will be monitored for potential further closures in Visitor Center area. Keep on an eye on the NWS updates at https://www.weather.gov/ajk/suicideBasin, and Travel Juneau will post USFS updates.

Juneauite and official visitor info here with an update on the probable glacial lake outburst flood; your friends at RCCL should have this as well:

Juneau Visitor Advisory: Mendenhall Glacier Area

The annual glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) is anticipated in August. NOAA anticipates Suicide Basin to reach capacity around August 5-10th. Once the basin fills, it can take up to six days for it to breach the Mendenhall Glacier ice dam and overflow into Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River.

The City & Borough of Juneau and the Forest Service have plans in place, including flood mitigation efforts for nearby neighborhoods, and are preparing for temporary impacts to visitor areas. Please use extreme caution near the Mendenhall River. Follow all posted signs and safety notices.

What We Know — and What We Don’t

Tour operators operating near the glacier may choose to cancel or adjust tours out of caution. This includes canoeing, kayaking, or rafting the Mendenhall Lake and River. Hiking and trails around the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, including the trail to Nugget Falls, will also likely be closed until they have been inspected post flood. Booking agents (ShoreEx), ships, or your tour provider will know when the flood is imminent. The affected excursions are usually only impacted for a few days until they are safe, water levels go down, and debris is no longer a danger.

Tours that take place in unaffected areas will not be impacted. These include flightseeing, bear viewing, mine tours, lighthouse tours, Glacier Gardens, and anything located downtown, out-the-road, or on Douglas Island. Whale watching and charter fishing will not be impacted other than being alert for extra debris.

What You Can Do

·         Please be patient. Flooding hasn’t occurred yet! There is no need to cancel a reservation at this time! Operators are local and will have the latest information.

·         Trust your tour operators. They’ll keep your safety top of mind and communicate any changes directly. Your safety is their business!

·         Wait for official updates: Suicide basin monitoring and flood conditions – NOAA,  flood mitigation and information – City & Borough of Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center updates – U.S. Forest Service, Tour updates – your tour provider, ship, or booking agent (ShoreEx), and general tourism information – Travel Juneau website and social media.

·         Your flexibility and kindness mean a lot to us. Our community is preparing and while we hope this won’t affect your time in Juneau, we also ask for patience and understanding. Last year, more than 300 Juneau residents’ homes were in some way impacted by flooding. A little compassion will go a long way.

What to Expect Based on Last Year

·         Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center – OPEN depending on conditions.

·         Trail of Time – OPEN depending on conditions.

·         The Mendenhall Campground - CLOSED in advance of the glacier lake outburst flood. It will remain closed until it can be inspected and cleared for use.

·         All trails around Mendenhall Lake and River, including Skater’s Cabin Road – CLOSED in advance of the GLOF, and will remain closed until officials determine they are safe to reopen.

·         Water activities (kayak, canoe, rafting) in the Mendenhall Lake and River area – PAUSED during the outburst until safety can be assessed.

Monitor Basin Conditions: NOAA and the Glacial Flood Dashboard
Travel Juneau: [Website] | [Instagram] [Facebook]

Juneauite and official visitor info here with an update on the probable glacial lake outburst flood, Your friends at Princess should have this info as well:

Juneau Visitor Advisory: Mendenhall Glacier Area

The annual glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) is anticipated in August. NOAA anticipates Suicide Basin to reach capacity around August 5-10th. Once the basin fills, it can take up to six days for it to breach the Mendenhall Glacier ice dam and overflow into Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River.

The City & Borough of Juneau and the Forest Service have plans in place, including flood mitigation efforts for nearby neighborhoods, and are preparing for temporary impacts to visitor areas. Please use extreme caution near the Mendenhall River. Follow all posted signs and safety notices.

What We Know — and What We Don’t

Tour operators operating near the glacier may choose to cancel or adjust tours out of caution. This includes canoeing, kayaking, or rafting the Mendenhall Lake and River. Hiking and trails around the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, including the trail to Nugget Falls, will also likely be closed until they have been inspected post flood. Booking agents (ShoreEx), ships, or your tour provider will know when the flood is imminent. The affected excursions are usually only impacted for a few days until they are safe, water levels go down, and debris is no longer a danger.

Tours that take place in unaffected areas will not be impacted. These include flightseeing, bear viewing, mine tours, lighthouse tours, Glacier Gardens, and anything located downtown, out-the-road, or on Douglas Island. Whale watching and charter fishing will not be impacted other than being alert for extra debris.

What You Can Do

·         Please be patient. Flooding hasn’t occurred yet! There is no need to cancel a reservation at this time! Operators are local and will have the latest information.

·         Trust your tour operators. They’ll keep your safety top of mind and communicate any changes directly. Your safety is their business!

·         Wait for official updates: Suicide basin monitoring and flood conditions – NOAA,  flood mitigation and information – City & Borough of Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center updates – U.S. Forest Service, Tour updates – your tour provider, ship, or booking agent (ShoreEx), and general tourism information – Travel Juneau website and social media.

·         Your flexibility and kindness mean a lot to us. Our community is preparing and while we hope this won’t affect your time in Juneau, we also ask for patience and understanding. Last year, more than 300 Juneau residents’ homes were in some way impacted by flooding. A little compassion will go a long way.

What to Expect Based on Last Year

·         Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center – OPEN depending on conditions.

·         Trail of Time – OPEN depending on conditions.

·         The Mendenhall Campground - CLOSED in advance of the glacier lake outburst flood. It will remain closed until it can be inspected and cleared for use.

·         All trails around Mendenhall Lake and River, including Skater’s Cabin Road – CLOSED in advance of the GLOF, and will remain closed until officials determine they are safe to reopen.

·         Water activities (kayak, canoe, rafting) in the Mendenhall Lake and River area – PAUSED during the outburst until safety can be assessed.

Monitor Basin Conditions: NOAA and the Glacial Flood Dashboard
Travel Juneau: [Website] | [Instagram] [Facebook]

Juneauite and official visitor info here with an update on the probable glacial lake outburst flood. Your friends at NCL should have this as well:

Juneau Visitor Advisory: Mendenhall Glacier Area

The annual glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) is anticipated in August. NOAA anticipates Suicide Basin to reach capacity around August 5-10th. Once the basin fills, it can take up to six days for it to breach the Mendenhall Glacier ice dam and overflow into Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River.

The City & Borough of Juneau and the Forest Service have plans in place, including flood mitigation efforts for nearby neighborhoods, and are preparing for temporary impacts to visitor areas. Please use extreme caution near the Mendenhall River. Follow all posted signs and safety notices.

What We Know — and What We Don’t

Tour operators operating near the glacier may choose to cancel or adjust tours out of caution. This includes canoeing, kayaking, or rafting the Mendenhall Lake and River. Hiking and trails around the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, including the trail to Nugget Falls, will also likely be closed until they have been inspected post flood. Booking agents (ShoreEx), ships, or your tour provider will know when the flood is imminent. The affected excursions are usually only impacted for a few days until they are safe, water levels go down, and debris is no longer a danger.

Tours that take place in unaffected areas will not be impacted. These include flightseeing, bear viewing, mine tours, lighthouse tours, Glacier Gardens, and anything located downtown, out-the-road, or on Douglas Island. Whale watching and charter fishing will not be impacted other than being alert for extra debris.

What You Can Do

·         Please be patient. Flooding hasn’t occurred yet! There is no need to cancel a reservation at this time! Operators are local and will have the latest information.

·         Trust your tour operators. They’ll keep your safety top of mind and communicate any changes directly. Your safety is their business!

·         Wait for official updates: Suicide basin monitoring and flood conditions – NOAA,  flood mitigation and information – City & Borough of Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center updates – U.S. Forest Service, Tour updates – your tour provider, ship, or booking agent (ShoreEx), and general tourism information – Travel Juneau website and social media.

·         Your flexibility and kindness mean a lot to us. Our community is preparing and while we hope this won’t affect your time in Juneau, we also ask for patience and understanding. Last year, more than 300 Juneau residents’ homes were in some way impacted by flooding. A little compassion will go a long way.

What to Expect Based on Last Year

·         Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center – OPEN depending on conditions.

·         Trail of Time – OPEN depending on conditions.

·         The Mendenhall Campground - CLOSED in advance of the glacier lake outburst flood. It will remain closed until it can be inspected and cleared for use.

·         All trails around Mendenhall Lake and River, including Skater’s Cabin Road – CLOSED in advance of the GLOF, and will remain closed until officials determine they are safe to reopen.

·         Water activities (kayak, canoe, rafting) in the Mendenhall Lake and River area – PAUSED during the outburst until safety can be assessed.

Monitor Basin Conditions: NOAA and the Glacial Flood Dashboard
Travel Juneau: [Website] | [Instagram] [Facebook]

Juneauite and official visitor info here with an update on the probable glacial lake outburst flood - your friends at Holland America should have this as well:

Juneau Visitor Advisory: Mendenhall Glacier Area

The annual glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) is anticipated in August. NOAA anticipates Suicide Basin to reach capacity around August 5-10th. Once the basin fills, it can take up to six days for it to breach the Mendenhall Glacier ice dam and overflow into Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River.

The City & Borough of Juneau and the Forest Service have plans in place, including flood mitigation efforts for nearby neighborhoods, and are preparing for temporary impacts to visitor areas. Please use extreme caution near the Mendenhall River. Follow all posted signs and safety notices.

What We Know — and What We Don’t

Tour operators operating near the glacier may choose to cancel or adjust tours out of caution. This includes canoeing, kayaking, or rafting the Mendenhall Lake and River. Hiking and trails around the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, including the trail to Nugget Falls, will also likely be closed until they have been inspected post flood. Booking agents (ShoreEx), ships, or your tour provider will know when the flood is imminent. The affected excursions are usually only impacted for a few days until they are safe, water levels go down, and debris is no longer a danger.

Tours that take place in unaffected areas will not be impacted. These include flightseeing, bear viewing, mine tours, lighthouse tours, Glacier Gardens, and anything located downtown, out-the-road, or on Douglas Island. Whale watching and charter fishing will not be impacted other than being alert for extra debris.

What You Can Do

·         Please be patient. Flooding hasn’t occurred yet! There is no need to cancel a reservation at this time! Operators are local and will have the latest information.

·         Trust your tour operators. They’ll keep your safety top of mind and communicate any changes directly. Your safety is their business!

·         Wait for official updates: Suicide basin monitoring and flood conditions – NOAA,  flood mitigation and information – City & Borough of Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center updates – U.S. Forest Service, Tour updates – your tour provider, ship, or booking agent (ShoreEx), and general tourism information – Travel Juneau website and social media.

·         Your flexibility and kindness mean a lot to us. Our community is preparing and while we hope this won’t affect your time in Juneau, we also ask for patience and understanding. Last year, more than 300 Juneau residents’ homes were in some way impacted by flooding. A little compassion will go a long way.

What to Expect Based on Last Year

·         Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center – OPEN depending on conditions.

·         Trail of Time – OPEN depending on conditions.

·         The Mendenhall Campground - CLOSED in advance of the glacier lake outburst flood. It will remain closed until it can be inspected and cleared for use.

·         All trails around Mendenhall Lake and River, including Skater’s Cabin Road – CLOSED in advance of the GLOF, and will remain closed until officials determine they are safe to reopen.

·         Water activities (kayak, canoe, rafting) in the Mendenhall Lake and River area – PAUSED during the outburst until safety can be assessed.

Monitor Basin Conditions: NOAA and the Glacial Flood Dashboard
Travel Juneau: [Website] | [Instagram] [Facebook]

Juneauite and official visitor info here with an update on the probable glacial lake outburst flood. Your friends at DCL should have this as well:

Juneau Visitor Advisory: Mendenhall Glacier Area

The annual glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) is anticipated in August. NOAA anticipates Suicide Basin to reach capacity around August 5-10th. Once the basin fills, it can take up to six days for it to breach the Mendenhall Glacier ice dam and overflow into Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River.

The City & Borough of Juneau and the Forest Service have plans in place, including flood mitigation efforts for nearby neighborhoods, and are preparing for temporary impacts to visitor areas. Please use extreme caution near the Mendenhall River. Follow all posted signs and safety notices.

What We Know — and What We Don’t

Tour operators operating near the glacier may choose to cancel or adjust tours out of caution. This includes canoeing, kayaking, or rafting the Mendenhall Lake and River. Hiking and trails around the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, including the trail to Nugget Falls, will also likely be closed until they have been inspected post flood. Booking agents (ShoreEx), ships, or your tour provider will know when the flood is imminent. The affected excursions are usually only impacted for a few days until they are safe, water levels go down, and debris is no longer a danger.

Tours that take place in unaffected areas will not be impacted. These include flightseeing, bear viewing, mine tours, lighthouse tours, Glacier Gardens, and anything located downtown, out-the-road, or on Douglas Island. Whale watching and charter fishing will not be impacted other than being alert for extra debris.

What You Can Do

·         Please be patient. Flooding hasn’t occurred yet! There is no need to cancel a reservation at this time! Operators are local and will have the latest information.

·         Trust your tour operators. They’ll keep your safety top of mind and communicate any changes directly. Your safety is their business!

·         Wait for official updates: Suicide basin monitoring and flood conditions – NOAA,  flood mitigation and information – City & Borough of Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center updates – U.S. Forest Service, Tour updates – your tour provider, ship, or booking agent (ShoreEx), and general tourism information – Travel Juneau website and social media.

·         Your flexibility and kindness mean a lot to us. Our community is preparing and while we hope this won’t affect your time in Juneau, we also ask for patience and understanding. Last year, more than 300 Juneau residents’ homes were in some way impacted by flooding. A little compassion will go a long way.

What to Expect Based on Last Year

·         Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center – OPEN depending on conditions.

·         Trail of Time – OPEN depending on conditions.

·         The Mendenhall Campground - CLOSED in advance of the glacier lake outburst flood. It will remain closed until it can be inspected and cleared for use.

·         All trails around Mendenhall Lake and River, including Skater’s Cabin Road – CLOSED in advance of the GLOF, and will remain closed until officials determine they are safe to reopen.

·         Water activities (kayak, canoe, rafting) in the Mendenhall Lake and River area – PAUSED during the outburst until safety can be assessed.

Monitor Basin Conditions: NOAA and the Glacial Flood Dashboard
Travel Juneau: [Website] | [Instagram] [Facebook]

Juneauite and official visitor info here with an update on the probable glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF):

Juneau Visitor Advisory: Mendenhall Glacier Area

The annual glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) is anticipated in August. NOAA anticipates Suicide Basin to reach capacity around August 5-10th. Once the basin fills, it can take up to six days for it to breach the Mendenhall Glacier ice dam and overflow into Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River.

The City & Borough of Juneau and the Forest Service have plans in place, including flood mitigation efforts for nearby neighborhoods, and are preparing for temporary impacts to visitor areas. Please use extreme caution near the Mendenhall River. Follow all posted signs and safety notices.

What We Know — and What We Don’t

Tour operators operating near the glacier may choose to cancel or adjust tours out of caution. This includes canoeing, kayaking, or rafting the Mendenhall Lake and River. Hiking and trails around the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, including the trail to Nugget Falls, will also likely be closed until they have been inspected post flood. Booking agents (ShoreEx), ships, or your tour provider will know when the flood is imminent. The affected excursions are usually only impacted for a few days until they are safe, water levels go down, and debris is no longer a danger.

Tours that take place in unaffected areas will not be impacted. These include flightseeing, bear viewing, mine tours, lighthouse tours, Glacier Gardens, and anything located downtown, out-the-road, or on Douglas Island. Whale watching and charter fishing will not be impacted other than being alert for extra debris.

What You Can Do

·         Please be patient. Flooding hasn’t occurred yet! There is no need to cancel a reservation at this time! Operators are local and will have the latest information.

·         Trust your tour operators. They’ll keep your safety top of mind and communicate any changes directly. Your safety is their business!

·         Wait for official updates: Suicide basin monitoring and flood conditions – NOAA,  flood mitigation and information – City & Borough of Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center updates – U.S. Forest Service, Tour updates – your tour provider, ship, or booking agent (ShoreEx), and general tourism information – Travel Juneau website and social media.

·         Your flexibility and kindness mean a lot to us. Our community is preparing and while we hope this won’t affect your time in Juneau, we also ask for patience and understanding. Last year, more than 300 Juneau residents’ homes were in some way impacted by flooding. A little compassion will go a long way.

What to Expect Based on Last Year

·         Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center – OPEN depending on conditions.

·         Trail of Time – OPEN depending on conditions.

·         The Mendenhall Campground - CLOSED in advance of the glacier lake outburst flood. It will remain closed until it can be inspected and cleared for use.

·         All trails around Mendenhall Lake and River, including Skater’s Cabin Road – CLOSED in advance of the GLOF, and will remain closed until officials determine they are safe to reopen.

·         Water activities (kayak, canoe, rafting) in the Mendenhall Lake and River area – PAUSED during the outburst until safety can be assessed.

Monitor Basin Conditions: NOAA and the Glacial Flood Dashboard
Travel Juneau: [Website] | [Instagram] [Facebook]

Hi there - Juneauite and official visitor info here with an update on the probable glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF). Here to answer questions, too.

Juneau Visitor Advisory: Mendenhall Glacier Area

The annual glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) is anticipated in August. NOAA anticipates Suicide Basin to reach capacity around August 5-10th. Once the basin fills, it can take up to six days for it to breach the Mendenhall Glacier ice dam and overflow into Mendenhall Lake and Mendenhall River.

The City & Borough of Juneau and the Forest Service have plans in place, including flood mitigation efforts for nearby neighborhoods, and are preparing for temporary impacts to visitor areas. Please use extreme caution near the Mendenhall River. Follow all posted signs and safety notices.

What We Know — and What We Don’t

Tour operators operating near the glacier may choose to cancel or adjust tours out of caution. This includes canoeing, kayaking, or rafting the Mendenhall Lake and River. Hiking and trails around the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, including the trail to Nugget Falls, will also likely be closed until they have been inspected post flood. Booking agents (ShoreEx), ships, or your tour provider will know when the flood is imminent. The affected excursions are usually only impacted for a few days until they are safe, water levels go down, and debris is no longer a danger.

Tours that take place in unaffected areas will not be impacted. These include flightseeing, bear viewing, mine tours, lighthouse tours, Glacier Gardens, and anything located downtown, out-the-road, or on Douglas Island. Whale watching and charter fishing will not be impacted other than being alert for extra debris.

What You Can Do

·         Please be patient. Flooding hasn’t occurred yet! There is no need to cancel a reservation at this time! Operators are local and will have the latest information.

·         Trust your tour operators. They’ll keep your safety top of mind and communicate any changes directly. Your safety is their business!

·         Wait for official updates: Suicide basin monitoring and flood conditions – NOAA,  flood mitigation and information – City & Borough of Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center updates – U.S. Forest Service, Tour updates – your tour provider, ship, or booking agent (ShoreEx), and general tourism information – Travel Juneau website and social media.

·         Your flexibility and kindness mean a lot to us. Our community is preparing and while we hope this won’t affect your time in Juneau, we also ask for patience and understanding. Last year, more than 300 Juneau residents’ homes were in some way impacted by flooding. A little compassion will go a long way.

What to Expect Based on Last Year

·         Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center – OPEN depending on conditions.

·         Trail of Time – OPEN depending on conditions.

·         The Mendenhall Campground - CLOSED in advance of the glacier lake outburst flood. It will remain closed until it can be inspected and cleared for use.

·         All trails around Mendenhall Lake and River, including Skater’s Cabin Road – CLOSED in advance of the GLOF, and will remain closed until officials determine they are safe to reopen.

·         Water activities (kayak, canoe, rafting) in the Mendenhall Lake and River area – PAUSED during the outburst until safety can be assessed.

Monitor Basin Conditions: NOAA and the Glacial Flood Dashboard
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