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

If you hear a loud "boom" in central Illinois this week, it could be a frost quake, a weather phenomenon that happens when ...

Sleet and freezing rain may seem similar at first glance, but they are definitely different when it comes to impacts.

"Since water expands when it freezes, it can basically push apart dirt and rocks. If this expansion happens all at once, say a rock under pressure gives way and breaks, it can lead to the sound and ...