Glaciologists have stated that by the year 2030, all the glaciers in the park may disappear.

[5] However, under a modest increase in overall carbon dioxide levels, some glaciers will remain until the late 23rd century.

The glacier is being monitored using remote sensing equipment and repeat photography, where images of the glacier are taken from identical locations periodically.

[6] Between 1966 and 2005, Blackfoot Glacier lost over 23 percent of its surface area.

[3] In the summer of 2007, a portion of Blackfoot Glacier broke off and formed an ice avalanche.