On this episode of Thin Ice with Amy Freeze, Amy sits down with award-winning storm chaser Aaron Rigsby, recently named Storm Chaser of the Year.Aaron takes us inside the most intense moments of his career—tornado intercepts, close calls, emotional rescues, and the science behind being on the front lines of severe weather. Amy and Aaron break down what it really takes to chase responsibly, the technology that saves lives, and the changing landscape of extreme storms across the U.S.If you love severe weather, high-stakes storytelling, and real-world insight from the people who run toward the storm when everyone else runs away—this is the episode you can’t miss.

This week on Thin Ice with Amy Freeze, we sit down with Kyle Raabe, President of Consumer Power at Generac, for a timely and essential conversation ahead of a major storm expected to impact millions this weekend. As weather threats rise, Amy and Kyle break down the realities of grid vulnerability, the future of home power independence, and how families can prepare before the lights go out. Whether you're a homeowner, a weather enthusiast, or someone who wants to be storm-ready, this episode delivers clarity, expert insight, and practical steps you can take right now. Don’t wait—watch before the storm hits.

What does it take to forecast weather in one of the most rugged, wind-swept, and unpredictable places in America? On this episode of Thin Ice with Amy Freeze, we saddle up with Don Day, Wyoming’s most trusted meteorologist and the founder of DayWeather, to explore the wild science of forecasting in the Rocky Mountain West and High Plains.From ranch weather to balloon missions to the edge of space, Don’s resume is unlike any other in meteorology. Not only does he serve daily forecasts to ranchers across Wyoming and beyond, but he’s also guided daring missions like Red Bull Stratos and David Blaine’s Ascension with his unique expertise in stratospheric conditions and lighter-than-air aviation.We dive into Don’s use of analog forecasting, how Yellowstone’s weather holds its own mysteries, and why the wind in Wyoming is both a daily battle and a scientific thrill. Plus—what really goes into planning a skydive from the stratosphere? Don’s stories take us from ground-level grit to the upper atmosphere.If you're into extreme weather, big sky thinking, or stories that defy gravity—this episode’s for you.