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Cold weather means slippery intersections

City intersections are extremely slippery due to the formation of black ice at intersections. The ice forms during cold temperatures from condensation from vehicle exhaust systems.

City intersections are extremely slippery due to the formation of black ice at intersections.

The ice forms during cold temperatures from condensation from vehicle exhaust systems. As vehicles wait at intersections, ice build up is higher there than on the average road.

In the last 24 hours, Greater Sudbury police have received reports of 25 accidents where temperature and weather-induced road conditions have been a factor.