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Can extreme cold cause trees to explode? Elton Rogers with DNR explains

By FOX6 News Digital Team

Published January 23, 2026 9:36am CST

FOX6 News Milwaukee

Can extreme cold cause trees to explode?

Elton Rogers from the Wisconsin DNR joins FOX6 WakeUp to explain.

There is a pretty good chance you have seen the stories if you have scrolled through social media. People online are saying the extreme cold will make trees explode. It seems crazy, or is it?

Elton Rogers from the Wisconsin DNR to explain.

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