Frazil ice wows Yosemite visitors

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While April showers bring May flowers, sub-zero temps bring stunning ice formations.

Visitors to Yosemite National Park this weekend were wowed by frazil ice, a natural phenomenon that "occurs when water is flowing high and temperatures dip below freezing," according to park officials.

Frazil Ice 1/14/17 Here's a compilation of frazil ice viewed along the Lower Yosemite Fall Trail this morning. This natural phenomenon occurs when water is flowing high and temperatures dip below freezing. Have you ever experienced frazil ice where you live (or here in Yosemite)? If so, please share your experiences in the comment section below. Posted by Yosemite National Park on Saturday, January 14, 2017

The park posted a video compilation of frazil ice instances occurring around the park for those not brave enough to venture into the elements themselves.

Commenters confessed they had sudden cravings for 7-11 Slurpees or frozen margaritas after viewing the footage.





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