Both the US and Canada side of the legendary Niagara Falls has frozen over, and it is a bizarre winter wonderland.
The United States is witnessing one of the coldest winter months, as temperatures have been running in the negative range due to 'Polar Vortex' which has paralysed most of the states. The historic freeze that 'Polar Vortex' is pushing into much of the US, in many parts the temperature has dipped to the lowest in the last 20 years.
Parts of Niagara Falls froze over on Monday as severe winter storms continued to batter areas of the US. Both the US and Canada side of the legendary Niagara Falls has frozen over, and it is a bizarre winter wonderland.
After temperatures fell to -2F (-18C) in Niagara, New York last week, tourists gathered during the weekened and on Monday to witness the ice which had formed at the top of the famous waterfall. Although some images made it appear that the falls themselves were frozen solid, the water never stopped flowing despite the freezing conditions.
The last time Niagara Falls was covered with so much snow was in 2017 when 22 inches fell, engulfing the falls and surrounding areas in ice.
Thick chunks of ice were seen floating in the water. Similar photos of large areas of ice on the waterfall were captured in 2014 and 2015 as well, as a result of 'Polar Vortex'.
Alongside many states across the US over the last two weeks, New York has been hit with a high volume of snowfall, with more expected in Niagara over the next couple of days.
Freezing conditions hit multiple states across the US last week, badly affecting Texas, with president Joe Biden declaring a major disaster in the 'Lone Star State' as millions were without power or clean water as a result of the unprecedented weather.
1. Parts of Niagara Falls frozen
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Parts of Niagara Falls froze over on Monday as severe winter storms continued to batter areas of the US. Both the US and Canada side of the legendary Niagara Falls has frozen over, and it is a bizarre winter wonderland.
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2. Tourists gather at Niagara Falls
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After temperatures fell to -2F (-18C) in Niagara, New York last week, tourists gathered during the weekened and on Monday to witness the ice which had formed at the top of the famous waterfall.
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3. Same scenes witnessed at Niagara Falls in 2017
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The last time Niagara Falls was covered with so much snow was in 2017 when 22 inches fell, engulfing the falls and surrounding areas in ice.
(Image Source: Reuters)
4. 'Polar Vortex' effect seen at Niagara Falls
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Thick chunks of ice were seen floating in the water. Similar photos of large areas of ice on the waterfall were captured in 2014 and 2015 as well, as a result of 'Polar Vortex'.
(Image Source: Reuters)
5. Snowfall in New York
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Alongside many states across the US over the last two weeks, New York has been hit with a high volume of snowfall, with more expected in Niagara over the next couple of days.
(Image Source: Reuters)
6. Despite freezing conditions water flowing
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Although some images made it appear that the falls themselves were frozen solid, the water never stopped flowing despite the freezing conditions.
(Image Source: Reuters)
7. Tourist flock into world's most beautiful location
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Many tourist flocked into world's most beautiful location to marvel at the rare but stunning sight. Visitors were seen viewing water flowing around ice at the base of the American Falls due to cold temperatures in Niagara Falls.
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8. Ice bridges form at the base of Niagara Falls
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Almost every year, usually by January, ice bridges form at the base of Niagara Falls that naturally connect the US and Canada.
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