Black ice is causing treacherous road conditions in North Georgia and the western Carolinas this morning and it’s expected to continue through tonight.
A special weather statement from the National Weather Service says roads that became wet and slushy as temperatures warmed Sunday afternoon have become icy again this morning. Slick driving conditions will persist before temperatures rise above freezing between 10 am and noon Monday.
Although some melting is expected this afternoon under abundant sunshine, some secondary or shaded roads may remain treacherous throughout the day. Areas of black ice will develop again tonight and make for hazardous driving conditions for the Tuesday morning commute, forecasters say.
Transportation agencies are advising the public to stay off roads this morning unless absolutely necessary. Any motorists that do venture out are urged to use extreme caution. If a road looks wet, it likely is covered in a thin sheet of ice.
“All snow and slush residue on the roads has now turned to dangerous ice,” said Habersham County Public Works Director Jerry Baggett. “We highly recommend only traveling if absolutely necessary, at least until tomorrow.”
The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office is warning drivers of black ice conditions as they respond to black ice-related wrecks in the county.
“Patrol units are warning drivers that black ice is causing unsafe conditions,” the HCSO says. “Please safe home unless you absolutely must travel.”
