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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Thin sheets of ice, called black ice, may be difficult to see, especially during the pre-dawn hours.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Seasonably cold weather in Maryland Early morning temperatures on Wednesday in the upper 20s and lower 30s led to more black ice in spots.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Peter Zay / Anadolu via Getty Images Stein warned that in addition to snow, black ice will also be a risk throughout the week due to below-freezing overnight temperatures.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
While many primary roads have at least one travel lane that is mostly clear, black ice remains a concern, according to CPD.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 28 Jan. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Seasonably cold weather in Maryland Early morning temperatures on Wednesday in the upper 20s and lower 30s led to more black ice in spots.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Peter Zay / Anadolu via Getty Images Stein warned that in addition to snow, black ice will also be a risk throughout the week due to below-freezing overnight temperatures.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
While many primary roads have at least one travel lane that is mostly clear, black ice remains a concern, according to CPD.
—Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Black ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20ice. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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