The dates of this year's meeting are the week surrounding the summer solstice. At that time there will be about 18 hours of daylight in the Juneau area each day during the meeting (but note that many visitors find that the rest of the day is not dark enough to deserve to be called "night".) (Also, even if there is popular demand, we will not be having "sunrise breakfast meetings".) This will allow participants ample opportunity outside the scheduled program for recreational activities. One or more hikes will be organized within the area during one day in the mid-week of the meeting (tentatively, Wednesday, but we will be flexible to accommodate weather), and meeting attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the range of opportunities in the area.

Average temperatures in late June for June are expected to range from highs of 16 C (61 F) to lows of 9 C (48 F), although the record high and record low for the month are 30 C (87 F) and -1 C (31 F), respectively. Juneau is within the north Pacific rainforest; weather can range from sunny to overcast, sometimes several times per day. There is an average of 81 mm (3.2") of rainfall during the month of June, and as a result all workshop participants should be prepared for significant rain at any time of day. Participants are advised to pack accordingly; the local organizing committee suggests "layering" and strongly advises a good waterproof, hooded raincoat.

The local organizing committee can give some limited assistance to participants who wish to take the opportunity of being in Alaska by extending their trip, either before or after the meeting.