The upper Midwest region has been experiencing some of the nation's strongest winter warming trends since 1970 -- and it's having an impact on the ice on the Great Lakes.

The upper Midwest region has been experiencing some of the nation's strongest winter warming trends since 1970 -- and it's having an impact on the ice on the Great Lakes.

What’s pink and orange and posted all over Facebook?

Halloween is never as warm and dry as we want it to be in Metro Detroit, but the data shows that the Detroit area is actually experiencing warming October nights -- though we won't get very warm for Halloween this year. Here's a look.

What impacts Michigan fall colors? Why do some trees change faster than others? Ashlee Baracy reports.

A look at how a strong El Niño could impact Michigan's winter weather season in 2023-2024.

Storm surge is the abnormal rise of sea level that occurs during a storm. Here's a look at how it happens.

Storm surge is the abnormal rise of sea level that occurs during a storm. Here's a look at how it happens.

Since we started keeping records in 1970, the Metro Detroit area has been experiencing more and more warm fall days. Here's a look at the data.

As we inch toward the peak of the Atlantic's hurricane season, we're talking about the ingredients that go into the making of tropical storms.

Why are so many trees falling with storms in Michigan?

There has been a lot of hype around the Northern Lights possibly being visible in Michigan this week -- but those forecasts were premature and, frankly, incorrect. We don't expect to see the light show in Michigan this week, and here's why.

There's a lot of science that goes into making fireworks explode in different, beautiful colors. Here's a look at some of what goes into the process.

The summer solstice arrives on Wednesday, June 21, officially kicking off the summer season in Metro Detroit (and our hemisphere).

It's perfect boating weather in Michigan on this Thursday, but as we kick off the summer season, boaters should be making it a point to check the fog and visibility forecasts before setting sail.

It's no secret that trees are an important part of keeping our environment clean. Trees in urban areas, like Detroit, are especially valuable when it comes to avoiding storm runoff, removing carbon pollution and more.

After experiencing a patch of cold and rainy weather, some have asked if that's what we should expect to be in store for Southeast Michigan's summer. Well, not so fast: Scientists are looking into the potential for us transitioning into an El Niño summer this year. We're explaining what exactly that means.

Ashlee Baracy explains the science behind the Northern Lights, and what determines whether or not they're visible.