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Marion County, OR – Drivers across Marion County are being urged to use extra caution today as black ice continues to pose a hidden hazard on roadways, particularly in shaded and elevated areas.
According to Marion County Public Works, black ice can remain long after sunrise, even when air temperatures rise above freezing. While sunlight may melt ice on open stretches of road, shaded areas—such as curves, bridges, overpasses, and tree-lined routes—can stay slick for hours…