Meteorologists warn of ‘exploding trees’ as brutal cold snap expected to usher in subzero temps

A tree-mendous freeze. Forecasters are warning that expected subzero temperatures could cause trees to explode as a brutal ...

Are Minnesota's trees in danger of "exploding" in impending cold snap? Not so fast, WCCO meteorologist says.

As Minnesotans, along with much of the rest of the nation, hunker down for a brutally cold stretch of January weather, a new winter concern is starting to go viral on social media.
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'Exploding trees' aren’t as scary as they sound, experts say

Experts say frost cracks occur when trees expand and contract unevenly during rapid temperature drops, which can cause a tree ...

No, You Don’t Have To Worry About Exploding Trees During The Upcoming Blizzard

Dread it. Run from it. But it appears that whether we like it or not, the great blizzard of 2026 is set to hit a significant portion of the United States ...
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Exploding trees in Wisconsin? DNR provides clarification on possible frigid phenomenon

(WFRV) – Amidst plenty of viral posts regarding ‘exploding’ trees due to cold temperatures, officials with the DNR provided some clarification. WFRV talked with a Forest Health Specialist with the ...