Since that’s often a black asphalt road, we call it “black ice.” The transparent nature of black ice is because it’s much thinner than other ice, which also makes it more hazardous.

The Susanville Police Department (SPD) said Tuesday evening that they had responded to crashes caused by black ice that formed along Highway 36. Department officials say temperatures dropped near ...

Even with the warmer temperatures, officials with the Idaho Transportation Department are still urging drivers to keep an eye ...

Black ice is nearly transparent, unlike typical ice, blending seamlessly with the road surface beneath it. This makes it difficult to detect, increasing the risk of accidents. Black ice forms when ...

While the ice itself is actually clear, it’s called “black ice” because it tends to look like the rest of the pavement on the road. Black ice forms most commonly at night or in the early ...

The snow may be off many roads in Middle Tennessee, but drivers are urged to use caution in case of black ice.