What is an ice jam? What to know about the unpredictable hazard on waterways
An ice jam is a temporary, natural dam made of broken chunks of river ice.
Possible "frost quake" causes soil buckling in Metro Detroit
Residents and business owners in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, near 11 Mile Road and Little Mack, experienced a rare weather phenomenon on Tuesday
Why does the air smell weird for some areas in Michigan?
If you stepped outside Thursday morning, took a deep breath, and immediately wondered if a neighbor was burning tires, you aren't alone.
Michigan Storm Chasers provide disaster relief after southern winter storm
Last year, the Michigan Storm Chasers launched their first relief efforts in northern Michigan after a historic ice storm. Now they're doing it again, rushing to bring disaster relief to the deep south.
Ice coverage surges across Great Lakes; Lake Erie over 95% covered in ice
Winter has officially tightened its grip on the Great Lakes.
Debunking viral "burning snow" videos. Here's what really happens
As winter storms coat the region, a familiar trend is once again circulating on social media.
After Ontario shake, how likely are earthquakes in Southeast Michigan?
Michigan occupies a quiet corner of the North American craton, a geologically stable area that has remained relatively calm for millions of years.
How the freeze-thaw cycle produces Michigan's pothole problem
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
Michigan's winter season this year is colder than average, data shows
A review of the season's statistics reveals that our region is running well ahead of schedule for snowfall and notably behind on temperatures.
How winter weather can impact number of babies being born
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
A 911 call led U of M Flint officers to finding a person buried in the snow
Police at the University of Michigan Flint are crediting an anonymous tipster with saving a life Friday morning. Officers discovered a man collapsed during dangerously freezing conditions.
Things that go bump in the cold: What is a frost quake?
A frost quake, or a cryoseism, might sound scary, but it is a fascinating phenomenon.
SE Michigan's weekend weather expected to be some of the coldest since 2019
Our actual air temperature on Saturday morning is expected to be around minus 10 degrees to minus 12 degrees.
Here's what happens to trees in cold weather
Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees."
Cold weather advisory issued in Southeast Michigan for Friday
Dangerous cold air is likely to wrap up this week and kick off the weekend in Southeast Michigan.