Which roads get icy first in Finland?
Where to expect black ice and frost.
Short answer
Bridges and roads close to water bodies are frost-prone places, Verkkouutiset noted when reporting a warning of poor driving conditions caused by frosty roads. Frost on the road surface can make driving very slippery even when there is no snow. The Finnish Meteorological Institute has said that in such conditions traffic flow slows, average speeds fall and the accident risk rises.
Why
- Verkkouutiset names bridges and roads near water as frost-prone.
- The Finnish Meteorological Institute says the accident risk rises on frosty roads.
- Frosty roads caused several accidents on one Saturday in the reported case.
Details
Frost warnings often apply to the morning. In one case reported by Verkkouutiset, a nationwide warning of slippery roads was in force until 10 a.m.
Tip
Slow down before bridges on cold mornings, and avoid braking or steering sharply on them.
What may differ
Conditions can differ a lot between nearby roads, so do not judge the whole route by one stretch.
Common misconception
If there is no snow, the road cannot be slippery.
What actually happens
Frost can make roads very slippery without any snow, especially on bridges.
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Sources
This answer is for reference only. Weather warnings change quickly, so check the Finnish Meteorological Institute and Fintraffic before you set off.
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