(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?

This photo, taken on Jan. 2, 2026, shows icicles having formed on the ground at a closed railway tunnel in Yeoncheon, north ...

According to Orr, a roof rake is a practical and effective way of removing icicles from roofs. "If there is a buildup of icicles, it is best to remove the snow from the roof using a long-handled roof ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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?

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 ...

Experimental physicists growing icicles are closer to understanding why some form with ripples up and down their outsides, while others form with smooth, slick, even surfaces. By growing icicles from ...

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 ...

Despite the beauty of icicles hanging along a roof's edges, homeowners should know that they can be symptomatic of a larger ...