What is black ice?
The term "black ice" is a little bit of a misnomer. It refers to a thin, transparent film of ice typically causing issues when found on the roads or sidewalks. It is so thin and clear that it does not even appear to be on the surface but one step on it and you will slip and fall or have your vehicle sliding all over the road. Black ice usually occurs when snow or ice has melted, and then refreezes when the temperature drops below the freezing point of 32 degrees. It can also happen when it rains, coating the surface, and soon after the temperature drops to cause freezing. It can show up as patches or an entire sheet of ice. Caught at the top of a hill on black ice, you may slide your way down the hill....backwards. It is extremely challenging to maneuver on, the best idea is to avoid it all together and stay off the roads!
