Black Ice Is Back

There are some major traffic problems on almost all major highways entering and leaving the Birmingham area this morning! Temperatures in the upper 20s and lower 30s have caused water on roads and bridges to begin freezing, and we will not likely see these problems clear up completely until after 7:30 to 8:00 AM this morning.

Just some reminders on how to deal with ice on the road:

*If the road looks wet, it may be icy, so drive slowly and carefully without making sudden moves
*If you go into a skid, steer into the direction of the skid
*Leave more than 2 car links between you and the vehicle ahead of you for more stopping time
*And finally, delay travel until after 7:30 this morning if at all possible
Posted by   www
on January 18, 2006, 6:23 am
i wondered if that would happen - will relay to hubby - thanks jason!!!

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Posted by New Mike  
on January 18, 2006, 6:33 am
3 wrecks between Leeds and Downtown this morning... Bridge at exit 140 on I-20 VERY slick. I almost became a statistic...

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Posted by   www
on January 18, 2006, 8:11 am
Had a feeling coming home last night this would be the case. My deck was covered in snow crystals and ice this mornng!

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Posted by Jeremy  
on January 18, 2006, 10:30 am
Cloudmont Ski Resort in Mentone reports 2" of new natural snow this morning. Too bad that didn't happen down here.

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Posted by   www
on January 18, 2006, 1:13 pm
I'm loving that gorgeous blue sky out today. Too bad I only get to see it by looking out the window while I'm working.

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