What is Black Ice?
Black ice is the name given to ice that forms on roadways in one thin, clear sheet. This often results in the icy area looking simply wet or not noticeable at all until your car is already sliding off of it. Because of its deceptive appearance, it can create hazardous driving conditions as vehicles slide suddenly and unexpectedly over the icy patches.
Black ice forms when moisture collects on roadways that are still somewhat warm. This allows the water droplets to melt and form on solid sheet before lowering temperatures causing it to freeze, resulting in one solid, clear layer of ice.
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