Watch: Arctic blast helps form spectacular icicles under Niagara Falls
Environment Canada said Ontario wind chill temperatures dropped to -43.6 degrees on Friday.
Spectacular icicles form under Niagara Falls in arctic blast
Icicles and snow-capped rocks could be seen at the base of the Niagara Falls after a polar air mass swept over eastern Canada, on Friday, February 3.
NIAGARA FALLS, Canada – A polar air mass that swept over Canada helped form icicles and snow-capped rocks at the base of Niagara Falls Friday.
Lydia McManagan took a trip to the North American attraction and captured video of a winter wonderland beneath the gushing falls.
"We had a 180-degree view of the falls from the viewing deck in chilling -14 degree weather," said McManagan.
Environment Canada, the country's national weather service, reported chill temperatures in Ontario dropped to -43.6 degrees.
Icicles and snow-capped rocks could be seen at the base of Niagara Falls after a polar air mass swept over eastern Canada, on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.
(Lydia McManagan via Storyful)
Ontario was under winter weather travel advisories due to flurries and snow squalls and motorists were encouraged to allow extra time to reach their destination.s.
Across the border, Niagara Falls State Park was the most Instagrammed site in the U.S. last year.