"It's called 'black ice' because it tends to look like the rest of the pavement on the road, although in reality, it's actually clear," the US Forest Service notes. "Black ice forms without creating ...

Black ice is a clear glaze of ice that can form on roads, sidewalks and driveways because it forms without creating bubbles. It blends into the surface, becoming nearly impossible to see.

The term "black ice" can be misleading. It's actually clear, often compared to a glaze that can coat sidewalks, driveways, roadways and highways. The "black" refers to the black pavement it often ...

black ice. It gets its name because it's hard to see — nearly invisible to drivers, cyclists, or people walking who happen to stumble upon it, leading to crashes and falls. "It is a glaze that ...

(WKRN) — Black ice is one of the most dangerous parts of ... What this means for drivers is that this glaze can cause more accidents and decrease stop times when you hit the brakes.