Apparently this is a real thing that happens when it gets cold enough:
Also, "frostquakes":
Yes, it's going to be so cold, with windchills possibly as low as -50 degrees, that you might hear trees exploding and feel "frostquakes" under your feet.
I found an explanation to the exploding trees thing from an ESPN affiliate, of all places:
What Causes Trees to Explode?
When temperatures drop this drastically, sap and moisture inside trees freeze rapidly. As water freezes, it expands, creating immense pressure within the trunk.
If temperatures fall quickly enough, this pressure can cause the tree to split or explode with a sound like a gunshot or thunderclap.
The phenomenon, known as 'frost cracking' or 'cryoseismic booming,' typically occurs when temperatures drop below -20°F, especially after milder weather. The sudden temperature swing doesn't give trees time to acclimate, making the freeze more violent.
Here is another weather prediction from Toledo, Ohio:
Hunker down and light that fire, Midwesterners. It's about to get Arctic cold up in here!
Brady knows what's up:
Good luck abolishing ICE in this weather, Minnesota!
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