Despite what its name suggests, black ice isn’t actually black—it’s clear. So clear, in fact, that it appears to be the color of whatever surface is beneath it. Since that’s often a black ...

While black ice is transparent, it can sometimes be detected in the right lighting conditions. Look for very smooth, glossy patches on the road, especially if the surrounding pavement appears dull.

Remember: drive like you’re tiptoeing ... night and Wednesday morning, black ice is still a possibility. Keep reading for more details.) "The road looks clear. But then the temperature drops ...

Remember: drive like you ... can cause black ice to form on a roadway, say experts. One of the most dangerous times is when roadways are plowed following a snow. "The road looks clear.

The ice itself is not black, but because it does not bubble like normal ice, it is often transparent, allowing the black pavement to be seen underneath. It’s that visual transparency that the ...

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 ...