Monday, March 16, 2026

Your daily guide to both sides of the Falls

Today's Weather

NY Side: A slight chance of early snow showers before 9am, then gradually becoming mostly sunny with a high near 36°F. Expect a breezy day — west winds 16–23 mph with gusts up to 38 mph. Bundle up like you mean it: thermal layer, wind-resistant shell, and yes, still bring the poncho for mist.

Ontario Side: Showers expected Monday with a high of 15°C, then a dramatic overnight drop to -8°C with snow. Easterly winds gusting up to 70 km/h this morning, shifting southwesterly and then northwesterly overnight — gusts of 70–90 km/h possible. Hold onto your toque. Seriously, hold it.

Eat Today

The Rainforest Café – Niagara Falls, ON sits right on Clifton Hill and is perfect for a blustery Monday when the kids need warming up and you need an excuse to sit somewhere dramatic. Order the nachos and let the mechanical gorillas distract everyone from the wind outside. Ideal for families riding out a rough-weather morning. (rainforestcafe.com)

Do Today

Journey Behind the Falls – Niagara Parks, ON lets you descend to tunnels carved into the rock behind Horseshoe Falls — which means today's wild weather makes it more spectacular, not less. Niagara Parks' Journey Behind the Falls is a flagship attraction accessible year-round from Table Rock. Book ahead online and note that parking near Table Rock fills fast even in shoulder season. (niagaraparks.com)

Stay Tonight

The Giacomo – Niagara Falls, NY is a boutique Art Deco gem a few blocks from the American Falls, beloved by couples and design-savvy travelers who want something with character beyond the big casino towers. Insider tip: upper-floor rooms on the Falls-facing side offer a view that'll ruin you for ordinary hotels forever. (thegiacomo.com)

Quick Tip

The strongest wind gusts are expected this Monday morning with the passage of a cold front — plan any outdoor walks for the afternoon once conditions ease, and secure anything loose on balconies or patios.

What's On This Week

  • Mar 16 (Today) — USA250: Celebrating the American Vision, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara Falls, NY. A special exhibition celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary, showcasing works by Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, and more — and admission is free. (niagarafallsusa.com)

  • Mar 16–May 31 — Kevin Sloggett Art Exhibition, The Exchange, Niagara Falls, ON. Canadian visual artist Kevin Sloggett explores trauma, masculinity, and emotional survival through paintings that confront what is hidden or suppressed. (nfexchange.ca)

  • Mar 20 — Eid Prayer, Niagara Falls Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, ON. A community Eid Prayer event at the NFCC. (fallsconventions.com)

  • Mar 22 — American Revolution Speaker Series, Old Fort Erie, Fort Erie, ON. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution — Professor Mark G. Spencer kicks off the series; tickets $15 or $60 for the full run. ([destinationniagarafalls.ca](https://destinationniagarafalls.ca/