‘Polar vortex’ puts a freeze on Niagara Falls

By Legacy User

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  • The American side of Niagara Falls, as seen in Ontario on Jan. 8, has been left partially-frozen thanks to the frigid air and “polar vortex” that affected about 240 million people in the United States and southern Canada.

  • A far-reaching January thaw will begin soon, according to AccuWeather.com.

  • The Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

  • Large chunks of ice went over the falls.

  • Visitors took pictures overlooking the falls.

  • The Canadian side of the falls continues to flow a bit more freely.

  • The frozen mist from Niagara Falls coated the landscape around Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State Park.

  • Visitors observed the falls in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

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