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North Carolina – Headlights reflect off damp pavement across central North Carolina this MLK Day, a warning sign for drivers heading out early. Temperatures sit below freezing around Raleigh, and lingering moisture has turned quiet roads slick in spots. Black ice blends into asphalt, catching commuters off guard near bridges, overpasses, and less-traveled streets.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, patches of black ice are possible this morning as temperatures hover in the upper 20s. Winds stay light, but cold air settles in firmly. Lows dip into the teens and low 20s again tonight and Tuesday night, keeping refreeze concerns in play even after sunshine returns…