Current viewpoint ranking
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A high model score does not guarantee a visible rainbow. A small cloud can block the sun instantly, and local spray is turbulent.
WHERE SHOULD I STAND?
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Comparing sun angle, direct sunlight, mist direction and visibility.
ALSO PLANNING THE BORDER CROSSING?
Use the Niagara bridge decision tool before you drive
Rainbow viewing and border crossing are different decisions. Compare official Peace, Rainbow, Whirlpool Rapids and Lewiston–Queenston waits, rules, cameras and route fit in the separate Niagara crossing tool.
Viewpoint questions
Why does the best viewpoint change?
A rainbow forms opposite the sun. As the sun moves through the sky, the favorable viewing geometry moves too. Wind also changes where the strongest mist plume sits.
Should I trust the ranking more than the live camera?
Use both. The model is a forecast; the cameras are a real-world check for direct sunlight and visible mist immediately before you move to a viewpoint.