Niagara Falls Frozen 2020. January 31 2020 reception 5 30pm dinner 6 30pm. Whether venturing through the snow covered parks to capture the perfect selfie with the falls sipping signature niagara icewine at one of the region s wineries or discovering the chill from the outdoor viewing platform at journey behind the falls a winter visit is an absolute must.
As of friday morning it felt like 20 c in niagara with the windchill which has helped transform the iconic falls into a winter spectacle. The only time niagara falls has technically frozen solid was on march 29 1848 when lake erie froze and created an ice dam that prevented water from reaching the falls according to world atlas. Official travel and visitor information for the niagara falls ny area.
From skiing to skating in the snow to cozying up in blankets with hot cups of tea and coffee there are a lot of reasons to love winters and snowfall.
The volume of water that makes up niagara falls combined with the constant movement of the river makes a total freeze nearly impossible. The only time niagara falls has technically frozen solid was on march 29 1848 when lake erie froze and created an ice dam that prevented water from reaching the falls according to world atlas. It s a bit of a fluke that lives on as a special day in the natural wonder s history. The effect of a frozen waterfall is created when splashes of water turn into ice right in the air.
