What to know about black ice as winter weather grips central NC

Black ice is expected overnight in Central North Carolina, but what exactly is black ice?

Anytime you get precipitation, whether that be snow or rain, and then temperatures drop below freezing, that moisture can freeze onto any surface, including roads.

Black Ice explainer

It is called black ice because it’s a thin layer of ice that blends in with dark surfaces like pavement or asphalt, making it nearly impossible to see…

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