Well, the pretending ends now.
Black ice
Black iceis often clear, making the road surface visible underneath it.
Patches of black ice typically look like wet pavement.
Freezing rain vs. sleet
Freezing rain is rain that freezes when it hits the ground.
Sleet, on the other hand, is rain that turns to ice pelletsbeforeit reaches the ground.
Bothfreezing rain and sleetcan leave a coating of ice on roads, walkways, trees, and power lines.
Flurries
Short periods oflight snow falling, with little or no accumulation.
Noreasters can happen any time of year, but are most common and severe between September and April.
These include:
Snow Amount:the actual amount or rate of accumulation.
Ice Accumulation: the amount of ice on surfaces.
Flash Freeze:quickly falling temperatures leading to rapid ice formation.
Blowing Snow:snow that is falling and blowing around, reducing visibilities.
Ground Blizzard:blowing snow due to snow that is already on the ground.
Heres how Muccilli explains it:
Power outages in the winter can have several different causes.
Stay alert and avoid risky behaviors, like texting or other distractions.
But there are also plenty of misconceptions about winter driving.
Always remove snow or ice from the entirety of a vehicle car.
