Black ice on the road is a recipe for disaster. Here’s what it is, how it forms, and where it’s often hiding in plain sight.

What causes black ice? 02:02 Black ice is a well-known weather slang term for patchy ice that cannot be seen on roadways or other surfaces. In its typical form, black ice is completely transparent ...

Black ice is hard to see most of the time, but with the right lighting, drivers can look out for a smooth and glossy surface on the road to detect it.

Driving on black ice is one of the most challenging and dangerous situations for any driver. Black ice is a thin, invisible layer of ice that forms on roadways, blending seamlessly with the ...

Black ice isn't actually black, it's transparent. That's what makes it so dangerous. It's the thin coating of ice that can form on seemingly bare pavement when temperatures hover around freezing.

As any driver who's hit a patch can tell you, it's dangerous in the extreme. 'It happened so fast' Jack Whalen was driving on Interstate 81 in upstate New York when he hit a stretch of black ice ...

Black ice is a clear glaze of ice that can form on roads, sidewalks and driveways because it forms without creating bubbles. It blends into the surface, becoming nearly impossible to see.

Black ice can cause vehicle tires to lose traction, making it difficult to brake or steer. Drivers often lose control in these conditions. Tips for driving in icy conditions include: ...

While black ice is essentially invisible, the Forest Service said there are some ways you can spot it. If you see a car suddenly swerve without cause, that could be black ice.

Black Ice Explainer. Black ice gets its name because it blends in so well with the black pavement underneath. It can be very hard to spot, but you can usually catch it due to its shiny appearance.