Cold snap drapes Niagara Falls in icy beauty

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Niagara Falls hasn't frozen over, but it has become an icy spectacle, thanks to a blast of arctic wind and cold that blew around and froze the mist on surfaces and landscaping. Despite the urban legends, Niagara Falls doesn't

Niagara Falls partially frozen state looks majestic. Niagara Falls did not completely freeze over, contrary to online reports. Portions of the falls and many other things, however, did turn to ice due to the polar vortex. Loading… Post to Facebook

The “polar vortex” that brought record low temperatures to much of the eastern United States formed huge icicles and ice floes at Niagara Falls between New York state and Ontario, Canada. A rainbow is seen above ice and ice floes at Niagara Falls on

It's probably one of the most amazing wonders of mother nature. Because of the severe cold weather, huge ice formations are starting to take shape along Niagara Falls–the American side–and the result is an incredible 

As temperatures around the U.S. dipped into the "it's ridiculously cold" zone, stunning wintery photographs began popping up around the Internet. A few even showed a completely frozen-over Niagara Falls. But while these pics make the icy falls look