If your car doors were frozen shut this morning and the roads looked “fine” until they very much weren’t, you’re not imagining things.
Sunday (December 28th) started out unusually mild, with rain and temperatures in the 40s across West Michigan. Overnight, that rain froze as temperatures dropped, snow moved in, and now much of the region is dealing with slick roads where ice is hiding underneath a fresh layer of snow.
It’s especially noticeable on side streets, neighborhood roads, bridges, and on-ramps around Grand Rapids, where pavement can look harmless until you actually try to stop.
However, with the overnight freeze if you park your car outside, trouble started before even leaving your driveway. Frozen car doors are a common frustration after a rain-to-freeze event like this, and here’s the only thing you need to remember: Pulling hard on the handle can damage weather stripping and possibly your door handles, so a little patience goes a long way…