The U.S. side of the Niagara Falls is pictured in Ontario Wednesday January 8, 2014
A collection of spectacular photographs have shown the moment the U.S. side of the famous falls froze before they could reach the bottom
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 AccuWeather.com
In the incredible pictures, the Rainbow Bridge is seen with solid ice below it
The 'polar vortex' affected about 240 million people in the United States and southern Canada this week
They also show frozen mist coating the landscape around Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State Park
But the record-breaking temperature didn't deter visitors
Tourists still visited the landmark to take pictures overlooking the falls in Ontario
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
In this stock picture, the iconic falls are seen flowing normally in the summer months
One of the earliest images showing a frozen Niagara Falls, in sepia tones, is thought to be from 1911 or 1912, though skeptics have questioned its authenticity because its photographer is unknown
This image of an icy falls is believed to be from 1890 or 1902
Ice bridges spanning the Niagara River from bank to bank have formed as a result of various cold winters. The above photo was taken circa 1936
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