"It's called 'black ice' because it tends to look like the rest of the pavement on the road, although in reality, it's actually clear," the US Forest Service notes. "Black ice forms without creating bubbles, which allows it to blend in with any surface it forms over. Black ice is dangerous precisely because it's hard to detect."
School districts in Southeast Texas are extending their closures after Winter Storm Enzo hit the region earlier this week. Multiple districts have announced their decisions to stay closed at least another day. This list will be updated as information becomes available:
A once-in-a-lifetime winter storm pummeled the South, all the way down to the Gulf Coast, with snow and ice. Here's the latest.
Snow fell all across the Houston area Monday night into Tuesday. We want you to share your pics and videos with us.
Southeast Texas and parts of Louisiana are under its first ever blizzard warning Tuesday as the winter storm rolls through
From the lions and leopards to the flamingos and bald eagles, the animals seemed to enjoy exploring the magical snow.
Utility companies ensure that crews have been working around the clock to prepare for the winter storm hitting southeast Texas.
Just before 5:30 p.m., the NWS in Houston posted a graphic detailing the snowfalls for parts of Southeast Texas. Houston, Anahuac, and Liberty have seen the most snowfall with three to four inches so far. Sugar Land received two to three inches of snowfall.
With the snow and ice mostly melted around the Houston area, mechanics are back to work filling up antifreeze and making repairs.
A major “once-in-a-generation” winter storm that began earlier this week and particularly hit the Gulf Coast part of the U.S. has claimed the lives of at least 10 people across a number of states.
We're publishing the latest information from around Southeast Texas as the area deals with the impact of the cold temperatures, snow and ice.