So, that new ice is expanding, putting extra pressure on the soil and the bedrock layer underneath. Eventually, that pressure continues to build up until the soil and the rock cracks underneath.

Winter's cold and snow can produce several interesting phenomena. Here's a few of the ones our meteorologists watch out for in the season.

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Ice Storm Warning: ¼ inch or more of ice accumulation expected resulting in downed trees, power outages and dangerous travel. Winter Weather Advisory: 4 inches of snow or 1/4 inch of ice is expected.

As the winds howl, the snow flies and the temperatures drop, the National Weather Service issues various alerts for wintry weather.

Frosts vary in severity: "Frost" simply means the temperature is dipping below 32F for a short period and ice is expected to form on outdoor surfaces.

“Frost: An Ice-Capped Garden Experience,” a show running through Jan. 5 at the Cleveland Botanical Garden, brings the wonder back to winter. Even the tropical Costa Rica and Madagascar biomes ...

Winter's cold and snow can produce several interesting phenomena. Here's a few of the ones our meteorologists watch out for in the season.