While the Wisconsin DNR says ‘exploding’ may be an exaggeration, there is a risk for frost cracking. That happens when the sap inside a tree gets below freezing, and expands.

On Friday, Jan. 23, the Lansing area is expected to see windchill temperatures drop to as low as minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit.

The National Forest Foundation says tree explosions are possible under certain circumstances, requiring “spells of extreme ...

The internet is buzzing with talk of “exploding trees.” While it makes for a snappy headline, meteorologist Brendan Johnson ...

Brutally cold wind chills are set to grip the Chicago area this week, and warming centers are opening around the region.

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...

During periods of extreme cold, sap inside a tree can freeze, which leads to expansion. That pressure can cause tree trunks ...

The Wisconsin DNR says birch and maple trees are most likely to be affected, but it can happen to any kind as long as the ...

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“This Arctic blast will be accompanied by gusty winds, leading to dangerous wind chills. The coldest wind chills may fall below -50 across the Northern Plains. Extreme cold warnings, extreme cold ...

Forecasters warn an extreme winter storm could trigger rare “exploding trees” across the Upper Midwest as temperatures plunge ...