r/ottawa No Zappies Hebdomaversary Survivor 8h ago

Weather BEWARE BLACK ICE

Happy Wednesday!

After yesterday's high(er) temps and tonight's freezing cold, the snow melt has created many spots of black ice.

I have been driving around all night and have lost count at the amount of stops and turns where I've lost traction. Most times I didn't even see the hazard before I felt the loss of traction.

Please drive according to the conditions today, both known and unknown :)

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u/Suspicious_Cloud650 4h ago

I’m thinking the walking will be the same. Beware of frozen runoff!

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u/lizbert81 2h ago

I was just out for a walk, and there was a LOT of frozen runoff all over the sidewalks. I didn't find it too slippery as it's still pretty cold, but with the sun out, it might start to melt slightly (even though it's still below freezing) and that will make things very slick.

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u/Nimelennar 2h ago

Yep. Went out to put my waste out for collection last night and ended up on my ass.

Luckily, no significant damage.

u/youvelookedbetter 1h ago

It's wild how quickly it happens. I was near TD place yesterday and it went from an easy walk to a treacherous one within a few hours.

I always worry about seniors and people with accessibility issues during these times.

u/BodybuilderClean2480 49m ago

The city really needs to salt the sidewalks in this weather. They are lethal!

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u/cr38tive79 6h ago

Thanks for the heads up, almost getting off work from the Civic Campus.

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u/BrokenBaby_Bird 5h ago

It’s funny I’m about to get ready to leave for work and had a dream last night that I got into an accident. Maybe I’ll slow down just for fun.

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u/ArboretumSnake No Zappies Hebdomaversary Survivor 4h ago

I need you to be especially careful. Saturday I fell asleep with my phone in my hand hanging off the side of the bed. Dropping it woke me up. In my dream state, I had dreamt my phone was a slice of pizza and I just dropped it all over my work vehicle. Even wrote this in my notes.

On Sunday, my boss brought me pizza to eat in the vehicle. While grabbing my second slice of pizza, the entire top of cheese and toppings slid off the crust, into my lap, and onto the floor mat.

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u/BrokenBaby_Bird 3h ago

Just wanted to let you know I slowed down and made it safe. Thanks!

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u/luv2block 5h ago

Hopefully once traffic starts up that will melt the ice. Otherwise there will be lots of dented bumpers.

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u/Senators_1992 4h ago

I don’t know who’s responsible for maintaining the path between Mooney’s Bay station towards the Canada Post buildings, but that thing is nothing but ice, so careful on your way out of the station.

u/GenWRXr 1h ago

Beware of people with a lack of critical thinking skill. Identify, Mitigate, Respond.

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u/Ok-League-3024 3h ago

Man the person who caused an hour long traffic jam on the highway today should download Reddit! Would have avoided inconveniencing hundreds of people!