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Photos: Freezing temperatures transform Niagara Falls into a winter wonderland

Aaron Lynett/The Canadian Press via AP

The piercingly cold temperatures that have descended upon North America have transformed Niagara Falls into something of a winter wonderland.

Aaron Lynett/The Canadian Press via AP
Aaron Lynett/The Canadian Press via AP

The below-zero temperatures have covered a decent amount of the popular tourist attraction in ice, creating some magnificent displays.

As of Tuesday, temperatures in Niagara Falls only see a high of 20 degrees. By Friday, highs only climb to about 4 degrees, with a low of -5.

According to the Weather Channel, ice has never completely stopped the flow of water at the falls, except for an upstream ice jam that created a stoppage in 1848.

Samantha Putterman: 941-745-7027, @samputterman

This story was originally published January 2, 2018 at 11:24 AM with the headline "Photos: Freezing temperatures transform Niagara Falls into a winter wonderland."

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