Watch pictures of Niagara Falls frozen by polar vortex

New Delhi: The 'polar vortex' hitting the U.S. with insanely-low temperatures has also offered the opportunity for some incredible photos and now we've got some from the frozen Niagara Falls.At the falls, where the temperature has been hovering in the low teens, these shots were taken of a partially frozen area of the falls on the US side.While there is some misinformation floating around, it's worth noting that the falls are not completely frozen over. You can see them flowing as usual on the live webcam.Still, the photos are worth taking a look at: The Polar Vortex has unfurled record low glacial temperatures on much of the US leaving one of its most esteemed attractions giving a scintillating snow-show. The frigid air and "polar vortex" that affected about 240 million people in the United States and southern Canada will depart during the second half of this week. This week, pictured from Canada looking at the US side of the falls, time has been frozen by the Vortex. Water and icicles plunges 170ft to the ground at Niagara Falls, where three waterfalls straddle the American-Canadian border. The frozen mist from Niagara Falls coats the landscape around Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State Park. The Polar Vortex has unfurled record low glacial temperatures on much of the US leaving one of its most esteemed attractions giving a scintillating snow-show. The frigid air and "polar vortex" that affected about 240 million people in the United States and southern Canada will depart during the second half of this week. 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.