Local meteorologists warned that when coupled with wind chill, temperatures would feel as cold as minus 54 degrees. The temperatures are life-threatening to humans and can also cause trees to "explode," according to a meteorologist who warned of the phenomenon on X on Tuesday night.

An incoming Arctic blast will send temperatures plunging and trigger a massive and long-lasting winter storm. But will it trees explode?

More than 200 million people across the United States are bracing for the arrival of a major winter storm that is set to take hold over the weekend. About 175 million are under winter weather or extreme cold alerts,