Black Ice Emergency: Freezing Rain Creates Extreme Hazards

Germany

Reported 5 days ago(Jan 11, 2026, 3:56 PM)

High risk of black ice formation from freezing rain. Immediate danger to all road users. Avoid non-essential travel. Prepare for possible road closures and transportation disruptions.

Analysis

Critical black ice warning for North Rhine-Westphalia. Sudden freezing rain creates near-zero traction conditions, posing life-threatening risks to motorists and pedestrians.

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Black Ice Emergency: Freezing Rain Creates Extreme Hazards
High risk of black ice formation from freezing rain. Immediate danger to all road users. Avoid non-essential travel. Prepare for possible road closures and transportation disruptions.
Issued 5 days ago(Jan 11, 2026, 3:56 PM)