SEATTLE — Black ice, which can also be called gray ice, is hard-to-see ice on the roadway and causes slick conditions for drivers. The road may look normal or even a little wet when there are ...

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.

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.

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 cause vehicle tires to lose traction, making it difficult to brake or steer. Here's what to know. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest cap messages Get the USA TODAY app ...

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.

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.

Black ice was reported on eastbound Interstate 20 at Dowdy Ferry Road, where a jack-knifed 18-wheeler was blocking lanes. Author: Brianna Mowery Published: 7:24 PM EST February 20, 2025 ...

Typically, black ice is more prevalent at night when the sun isn’t around to warm the roads, but the NWS said the ice can still be around during the morning hours.

Black ice on these surfaces can form faster and more unexpectedly. Melting snow: What to expect this weekend: Snow that melts during the day and creates pools of water on roads and sidewalks.