Black Ice Detectors
Howdy, any one have a black ice detector? I just had a 12 hr. ride in constant downpour , with temp hovering around 32 the entire time...It was a very nerve wracking ride......
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
Constant downpour and 32*F does not make for black ice
Surface temp below 32*F and a light rain makes for black ice formation (thin layer of ice where road surface shows thru)
*Bridges, low areas are prime for 'black ice'
Be attentive...look for pathes of road that looks NEW or DARKER then surrounding road area
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Old-Biscuit pretty much hit the nail on the head. If it is pouring rain, that rain will warm the surface temperature of the road surface, if at or jest below 32 degrees you may have sleet or freezing rain. Freezing rain can put inches of ice on the road. If you are not getting any ice build up on vehicle surfaces you should be fine.
The greatest black ice danger is after several days of subfreezing temperatures then either a heavy fog or light rain will create a skating rink!!!
