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In response to
"I'm hoping to make it to 2024 and the eclipse in Niagra. -- nm"
by
Meg
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potential awesomeness BUT not only 70% chance of cloudy, but a 15' drop in temp at the falls can cause fog....
Posted by
zeitgeist
Jul 19 '21, 20:32
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Should you go to Niagara Falls?
Perhaps the most iconic place in North America within 2024 path of totality is Niagara Falls. It's going to be packed on both sides of the US-Canada border. However, there is a high chance of cloud during totality. "Cooling makes clouds," says Kentrianakis, who had to escape cloud at Niagara Falls just prior to an annular solar eclipse there in 1994. "You might think you're going to see an eclipse at the thunderous falls surrounded by the power of nature, but with a 15°F drop in temperature during totality, some pretty big clouds could form". Kentrianakis advises having an alternative plan. "If you're going to Niagara Falls, enjoy the city, enjoy the falls, and at eclipse time, go inland and you'll have a much greater chance of seeing totality," he says.
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