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The calendar may be approaching meteorological spring, but each year winter weather overstays its welcome. Here’s a look at some sneaky winter hazards that can threaten you, even in the weeks ahead.

Dense fog makes an appearance across large stretches of the nation as warmer temperatures arrive and the snowpack begins to melt. Fog can reduce visibility and create hazardous driving weather as it is hard to see where other vehicles and objects are located.
Flash freezes are still possible and can turn roads into ice rinks. Ahead of a potent cold front, temperatures may be warm enough for plain rain. However, after the cold front plows through, temperatures can drop rapidly to below freezing, turning any water on outdoor surfaces into ice.
Rain after long stretches of dry weather can create slippery roads. Areas such as California that are often dry weeks at a time can suddenly see a return of rain. However, oils and other materials can build up on the roads during the dry weather, and when they get wet, the roads become slick.
Freezing drizzle and freezing rain can happen heading into the end of winter into early spring. Just like many areas have already experienced this winter, just because it’s raining doesn’t mean that there can’t be ice. If temperatures are at or below freezing when the rain or mist comes down, it can freeze on all surfaces, turning everything into a sheet of ice.
The sun glare can be brutal. It’s important to wear sunglasses and protect your eyes throughout the entire year, but in winter, the sun can be even more dangerous. If there is snowpack on the ground, the sun is reflected off it, sending even more amounts of sunlight into your eyes.

While frigid temperatures, snow and wintry mixes may get center stage when it comes to dangerous winter weather, there are less obvious forms of winter hazards that can be just as dangerous.

Source: weather.gov
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Story Image: Dense fog is one form of sneaky, yet dangerous winter weather (pixabay.com).

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Sneaky Winter Hazards