The East Coast has had a cold winter—cold enough that even Niagara Falls, which at its peak sees over 3,000 tons of water drop 32 feet every second, has been affected. The “Frozen Falls” have arrived as temperatures below freezing and water volume naturally decreases.
Niagara Falls is a popular tourist destination. the Frozen FallsIcicles dangle from the cliff’s edge and clouds of frozen fog bathe the scene with a white film. The mist coats everything in its path with ice, and a bridge of ice forms across the Lower Niagara River. It’s like a frozen fantasy. While the waterfalls don’t freeze completely due to kinetic energy generated by the flowing waters, they have frozen over before (more about that below).
From the U.S., the best view of the Frozen Falls is found at Prospect Point, which overlooks the American Falls. Other viewing spots include the Observation Deck, or the Cave of the Winds Gorge TripThis will bring you closer to this frozen wonder. It is best to view the Frozen Falls from the U.S. Side of the Falls because the Canadian Side has a stronger water flow.
The Frozen Falls effect happens when there is decreased waterflow—in the winter, 75 percent of the water that feeds the falls from Lake Erie is diverted to hydro-electric stations—and below–freezing temperatures. Niagara Falls has been experiencing temperatures in the teens or single digits. for much of January Niagara Falls website reports that the temperatures will be chilly in February. drop to -1-degrees-Fahrenheit This weekend.
In March 1848 massive ice fields blocking the Niagara River on Lake Erie caused the Frozen falls to freeze completely. A combination of polar temperatures in March and a decreased water supply led to the full freezing of the Frozen Falls. The 30-hour full freeze was only a temporary phenomenon, but the Niagara Falls website says that it lasted long enough to allow people to ice skate and ride horses over the basin.
Niagara Falls is open every day, all year round. In the winter the crowds tend to thin out. This spring, Niagara Falls State ParkThe two adjacent state parks are also being absorbed by, the oldest park in the U.S. Whirlpool State Park You can also find out more about the following: Devil’s Hole State Park. This will encourage travelers to stay longer by improving their access to local attractions.
