black ice
noun
: a nearly transparent film of ice on a dark surface (such as a paved road or a body of water) that is difficult to see
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Drivers should beware of black ice.
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In addition to freezing fog, officials with the National Weather Service are warning of black ice on roadways from refreezing water overnight.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
Charlotte stayed below freezing overnight, prompting warnings from the National Weather Service about black ice on roads.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2025
With cold temperatures returning, WFAE warned of black ice on roads through Sunday morning.
—Clare Marie Schneider, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
The road was slippery, with concerns about black ice, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
Charlotte stayed below freezing overnight, prompting warnings from the National Weather Service about black ice on roads.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2025
With cold temperatures returning, WFAE warned of black ice on roads through Sunday morning.
—Clare Marie Schneider, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
The road was slippery, with concerns about black ice, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Black ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20ice. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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