black ice

Noun

Meaning

a thin coating of ice (as from freezing mist) on a road or sidewalk; nearly invisible but very hazardous

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Examples

And with Sunday’s sunny skies at a high near 38 degrees, some melted snow could cause black ice conditions. Source: Internet

Black ice is nearly impossible to see, can form almost anywhere on the road, and has the potential to send your vehicle careening into oncoming traffic. Source: Internet

Likewise, I-90 between the Montana state line through Ranchester and Sheridan is covered in black ice. Source: Internet

One of the junior techs at work was driving one of our unmarked vans last winter and went off the road and hit the rail after skidding on black ice. Source: Internet

It could be black ice. Source: Internet

Temperatures are expected to quickly warm above freezing after 10 AM Sunday morning, ending the threat for black ice and freezing fog. Source: Internet

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