Forecasters warn an extreme winter storm could trigger rare “exploding trees” across the Upper Midwest as temperatures plunge below zero, causing sap inside trees to freeze and crack bark. The storm ...

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

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

Experts say it’s extremely rare, but not completely unheard of.

We're not even one month into 2026, and with everything that's happening, now we have to deal with exploding trees? No, not entirely. But a sudden deep freeze is going to send temperatures plummeting ...

Social media posts warned of "exploding trees" when temperatures drop to 20 degrees below zero.

Learn the science behind "exploding trees," why extreme cold causes frost cracks and which species are most at risk.

Exploding trees? Extreme cold snaps in Chicago can cause trees to crack and burst from freezing stress. Tree experts explain ...

Weather Forecaster Kendra Heath breaks down the rare instance of exploding trees.

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.

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