Freezing rain and black ice are not the same; though freezing rain can cause black ice. Black ice is when a thin, clear layer of ice coats surfaces, that's nearly invisible to walkers and drivers.
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) - Freezing rain was expected to create hazardous driving conditions on Sunday night, with the potential for black ice formation on roadways. This weather event was forecasted ...
The National Weather Service is forecasting freezing rain and patchy freezing fog. When, how much, what is it?