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 ...

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.

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 can be one of the most dangerous hazards for drivers, since it’s nearly invisible. Here’s what you need to know about the weather condition.

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.