(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 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 ...

Icicles hanging off of Michigan roofs may look impressive, but they can be a sign of underlying problems with your home. Small icicles are normal in the winter, roofing experts say, but larger icicles ...

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?

The sight of ice glazing tree branches and dripping off gutters could makes you think you ought to do something about it. Resist the urge. Trying to remove ice from roofs and plants can damage ...

Icicles made from pure water give scientists brain freeze. In nature, most icicles are made from water with a hint of salt. But lab-made icicles free from salt disobey a prominent theory of how ...

Found everywhere in the freezing weather, icicles can make for an attractive display when covering rocks or trees out in nature. Closer to home, however, these winter formations can be dangerous, and ...

Icicle hazards: Watch out for falling ice As icicles form on roofs, trees and light posts, FOX 5 Atlanta Joi Dukes looks into the potential dangerous falling ice poses to those braving the winter ...

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 form when snow melts on a roof and refreezes at the edge, preventing water ...