Churchill Polar Bear Report – Ice Bears

Churchill Polar Bear Report – Ice Bears

November 17 - Last night the aurora came out for a short period, and many people came out to witness it. Added to the experience were brief sightings of Arctic fox, red fox, silver fox, and even a pine marten. Today, low clouds, heavy snow, and periods of fog made for...

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Churchill Field Report – Polar Bears Lingering

November 13 - Snow and fog dominated this morning as groups departed for the tundra. By late morning visibility improved greatly, and strong, cold winds came up from the north. The bay has begun to freeze again and some polar bears have moved back onto the ice. One...

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Churchill Field Report – Ice Recedes

Churchill Field Report – Ice Recedes

November 12 - Churchill awoke today to a view of an ice-free coastline thanks to prevailing south winds overnight. Morning helicopters confirmed that this was the case along the length of the Cape Churchill coastline. The day felt only mildly cold due to the...

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Churchill Polar Bear Report – November Freeze

Churchill Polar Bear Report – November Freeze

November 9 - The winds died out overnight and the morning temperatures were still cold, just below 0°F. Without the windchill, however, the air felt mild relative to the past several days. Bear watchers reported the highlight of the day was spending the morning with...

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Churchill Polar Bear Report – Bears and Hares

Churchill Polar Bear Report – Bears and Hares

November 3 - Temperatures dropped dramatically, then reached 20°F by mid-day. The weather was overcast with light winds and periodic snow showers. The morning began with some groups encountering a sow and cubs right on the main road a short distance outside of town....

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Churchill Polar Bear Report – Wildlife Abounds

Churchill Polar Bear Report – Wildlife Abounds

November 2 - Mild temperatures dominated the day, hovering just below freezing. The skies were mostly cloudy, and short snow showers occurred periodically. The biggest news from the tundra was several sets of sows with cubs, each of which was fairly active. One mother...

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Churchill Polar Bear Report – Winter Looming

Churchill Polar Bear Report – Winter Looming

Winter is coming. Although it was a sunny day on the tundra, the sub-freezing temperatures were sustaining. After travelers enjoyed a red fox at sunrise, the day's activities were dominated by bear viewing. Recently, polar bears have been spotted checking the pond...

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Churchill Polar Bear Report

Churchill Polar Bear Report

Visitors to Churchill woke yesterday morning to heavy winds and hammering snow. Enormous waves crashed along the shore of Hudson Bay, and it was worth the trip out to see it. Snow drifted across the roads and trails, and the town had the plows and loaders out for most...

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Churchill Photos of the Week

Churchill Photos of the Week

A dusting of snow and frost settled on the tundra overnight. Numerous ponds froze, and now only the largest still contains open water. The day began bitterly cold and foggy, with strong winds coming off Hudson Bay. By early afternoon, however, the fog gave way to blue...

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Churchill Polar Bear Season Notes

Churchill Polar Bear Season Notes

Churchill weather has been a mix of freezing temperatures, mostly cloudy with intermittent sun, occasional snow flurries and gusting wind. Polar bears were spotted all around the tundra out in the Churchill Wildlife Management Area. Travelers and guides have spotted...

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The Town of Churchill

The Town of Churchill

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