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While gale-force winds, feet of snow, and blizzard bombardments can plunge a winter wonderland into a life-threatening deep freeze, there is an upside to the wintry weather: breathtaking images of the partially frozen Niagara Falls.
The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.Rather than deter tourists, it seems the icy waterfalls are getting people out of their blankets and into their jackets to view the scene.
“The attention the Falls is receiving is bringing a crowd to view them in their majestic, winter splendor!” said Michelle Blackley, communications & community relations manager for the Falls.
The chilly conditions transformed the gush of water into a carpet of snow when temperatures dropped to 16°F on Wednesday morning.
Image Credit: Daily Mail
Image Credit: Reuters/Lindsay DeDario
Image Credit: Reuters/Lindsay DeDario
Image Credit: Reuters/Lindsay DeDario
Watch a video by Newsflare of the Niagara Falls here:
Top image credit: The Buffalo News
