Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety and Highway Patrol are warning drivers to be on alert tonight as temperatures fall below freezing, creating dangerous patches of black ice across the state.
According to officials, moisture or melted snow from earlier in the day may quickly refreeze, especially in shaded areas, bridges, and overpasses. Drivers are urged to watch for slick spots, ease off the gas, and avoid sudden braking.
“Black ice is extremely dangerous because it’s nearly invisible,” the department said in a statement. “We’re urging everyone to stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary.”
Motorists can check the latest conditions on the 511SC app or at 511sc.org. Those who must drive should move over for SCDOT crews and first responders.
Freezing temperatures are expected to last through early Friday morning before improving after sunrise.
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