The majority of the United States is bracing itself for a potentially historic polar vortex winter storm this weekend.

While many trees are dormant these months — and will remain so until their leaves and flowers burst through in the springtime — they sure can create a cacophony in the still of winter.

According to NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Kevin Jeanes, trees impacted by extreme drops in temperature don’t literally explode, but the frigid conditions still do impact some trees during periods li...