Spectacular photographs show the moment Niagara Falls FROZE in polar vortex

The record-breaking chill across the U.S. and Canada was so frigid it literally stopped Niagara Falls  in its tracks Tuesday was a day of record-setting cold in Niagara,with the mercury bottoming out at a chilling -2F. Combined with the wind chills,it felt like -20F Thankfully, the freezing air and 'polar vortex' that turned the cascading water to ice will depart during the second half of this week, and a far-reaching January thaw will begin



The U.S. side of the Niagara Falls is pictured in Ontario Wednesday January 8, 2014

Thankfully, the freezing air and 'polar vortex' that turned the cascading water to ice will depart during
the second half of this week, and a far-reaching January thaw will begin,according to

The 'polar vortex' affected about 240 million people in the United States and southern Canada this week. The incredible pictures show frozen mist coating the landscape around Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State Park and the Rainbow Bridge is seen with solid ice below it.
 
Tuesday was a day of record-setting cold in Niagara,with the mercury bottoming out at a chilling -2F. Combined with the wind chills, it felt like -20F.

One would think the icy cold would keep tourists away, but those who enjoy taking photos rugged up to snap the conditions, producing exceptional images they wouldn't otherwise have an opportunity to capture.
The natural wonder should be looking more like itself come Saturday when temperatures are forecast to be in the 50s, according to Environment Canada.