(WHTM) — During the winter season, you may see long and sometimes thin strands of ice form from roof overhangs and gutters. These are called icicles. But how do icicles form and get their shape?

Icicles forming on gutters can be a sign of ice dams, a buildup of ice that can cause damage to roofs and gutters. Ice dams ...

Icicles dangling from the eaves of your home might look picturesque, but they’re often a warning sign of underlying issues. Icicle formation usually occurs when warm air escapes your house, causing ...

Have you ever come across an icicle formed on the edge of a building that looks so beautiful and crisp, you were tempted to eat it like a popsicle? Well, you may want to resist this urge. According to ...

Pretty. Actual icicles hanging from your house: A sign of potential trouble. Conditions were ripe this week for the creation ...

A: Icicles typically form on days when the outdoor air temperature is below freezing but sunshine warms and melts snow or ice. Thus, you may notice that more icicles form on the sunny south-facing ...

Few things are more picturesque and capture the essence of winter like the sight of icicles. Glistening on a tree branch or fence post, they may seem beautiful. But hanging off the side of your house?

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FARGO — You may have noticed that icicles sometimes form with a very smooth edge and sometimes with ribbed sides. Physicists at the University of Toronto have determined that the difference is due to ...