Since that’s often a black asphalt road, we call it “black ice.” The transparent nature of black ice is because it’s much thinner than other ice, which also makes it more hazardous.

Black ice is nearly transparent, unlike typical ice, blending seamlessly with the road surface beneath it. This makes it difficult to detect, increasing the risk of accidents. Black ice forms when ...

Even with the warmer temperatures, officials with the Idaho Transportation Department are still urging drivers to keep an eye ...

While the ice itself is actually clear, it’s called “black ice” because it tends to look like the rest of the pavement on the road. Black ice forms most commonly at night or in the early ...

Gov. Stein said keeping the power on and preventing ice are the state’s biggest priorities. “Brining the roads, positioning resources, clearing abandoned cars from the shoulders of our ...

Numerous crashes along Interstate 40 and Interstate 95 were brought on by the ice and snow that was leftover from Wednesday's snowfall. Parts of I-95 and I-40 were closed due to icy patches that ...

The snow may be off many roads in Middle Tennessee, but drivers are urged to use caution in case of black ice.

Patchwork Of Snow, Ice, and Black Ice Road conditions will be tough this morning for that reason. However, there will be some more melting and drying as we go through the day. So conditions will ...