Ice Boom Information

 

Ice Boom Update - January 27, 2025

High winds over the weekend caused the ice boom to overtop. The winds intensified on January 27, pushing more ice downstream and filling the Maid of the Mist pool with ice. Additionally, the stronger winds damaged the ice boom, as shown in the screenshot from the online camera feed. The New York Power Authority is working to assess the damage and determine the necessary repairs.

 

Ice Boom Update - December 19, 2024

New York Power Authority crews completed the installation of the ice boom for the 2024-25 ice season on December 19.

 

Lake Erie - Niagara River Ice Boom Installation Planned to Begin December 16, 2024


Installation of the Lake Erie - Niagara River Ice Boom for the 2024-2025 ice season is planned to begin as early as December 16, 2024.  The New York Power Authority may begin installation when the Lake Erie water temperature as measured at the Buffalo Water Intake reaches 4 degrees Celsius (39 degrees Fahrenheit) or on December 16, whichever occurs first.

Learn more about the 2024 installation of the Ice Boom


More Ice Boom Information

Ice Boom Reports can be found here.

The Ice Boom is operated by the New York Power Authority to reduce the potential for ice jams in the Niagara River. For further information, see Frequently Asked Questions on the Ice Boom.

The New York Power Authority Ice Boom camera shows current images of the boom.

This video from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers describes the boom and how it is monitored in cooperation with the International Niagara Board of Control and other agencies.