Icicles—you know them well, especially during the winter months when they hang off the gutters or roof of your home. And while they might give your humble abode a festive, wintry feel, they are also a ...

(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?

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?

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 ...

(WLUK) — As winter sets in, homeowners may notice more icicles forming on their rooftops. While they may appear picturesque, these icicles could indicate a costly issue: ice dams. Joe Palumbo, head of ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — After a cold, sunny weekend, we could not help but notice the number of beautiful photos of icicles we received from you. Icicles form when the air temperature is below freezing.

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 ...