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Niagara Falls Is an Icy, Frozen Wonderland (Photos)

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While most of us are sick of the snow and bitter cold this winter season, the weather has had one upside: Niagara Falls is currently a stunning winter wonderland.

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Residents of major metropolitan areas aren't the only ones crippled by the polar vortex this winter. For the second time this season, Niagara Falls has come to a standstill, with millions of gallons of water freezing due to the low temperatures. While most of us are sick of the snow and bitter cold, the weather has had one upside: Niagara Falls is currently a stunning winter wonderland. 


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