Will County, IL – Drivers and pedestrians across Will County are being urged to use extra caution today as conditions may allow black ice to form quickly on roadways, particularly during the morning hours.
According to the Will County Emergency Management Agency, black ice is possible on bridges, overpasses, shaded roads, and areas near curbs and drainage spots where melting snow can refreeze. Officials warned that the slick conditions can be difficult to see and may catch drivers off guard.
Black ice is most common overnight and early in the morning when temperatures hover near freezing, but officials say it can persist into daylight hours, especially in shaded neighborhoods and elevated roadways. Even roads that appear wet can be dangerously slippery.
Emergency officials are advising motorists to slow down, increase following distance, and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns. Pedestrians are also urged to watch their step on sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots where thin ice may be present.
The advisory applies across Will County and surrounding areas of Northern Illinois, including communities near Joliet, Plainfield, Romeoville, Bolingbrook, and the greater Chicago metro region. Conditions may vary by location, depending on overnight temperatures and lingering moisture from recent snowmelt.
Drivers should allow extra travel time this morning and remain alert for rapidly changing road conditions. If you encounter icy patches, officials recommend easing off the accelerator and steering smoothly until traction returns.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and roadway updates throughout the day, as temperatures and conditions can change quickly during winter weather transitions.
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