Black Ice Danger in Northeast

Black ice will remain a hazard several more days in the region that wasclobbered by the snowstorm this past weekend.Water released by melting snow during the day will refreeze at night on manysurfaces such as sidewalks, parking lots and streets. Where untreated, thesesurfaces can present a serious travel hazard for motorists and pedestrians,mainly because you don't realize it's there until it's too late.

Black ice is simply water frozen fast to the pavement. Because it is clear andthin, it can look dark, much like liquid water. Therein lies its potentiallydangerous deception.