A thin, invisible layer of ice will make driving conditions extremely treacherous, increasing the risk of crashes.

The dangerous road conditions across Alabama won’t ease up as the sun rises Wednesday morning. In many areas, it could actually be even more dangerous. The reason? Black ice.The Alabama Department of Transportation is issuing an urgent message to commuters to use extreme caution Wednesday if they must get out on the roadways.

ALDOT is urging motorists to use extreme caution Wednesday morning, Jan. 22, as temperatures are expected to remain below freezing. These conditions significant

ALDOT is urging motorists to use extreme caution tomorrow morning, Jan. 22, as temperatures are expected to remain below freezing. These conditions significantly increase the potential of black ice to form on bridges and roadways.

During Alabama's last major weather event, ALEA said state troopers responded to 80 traffic crashes in which weather conditions were a factor.

Montgomery residents who need help keeping warm during freezing temperatures ahead this week will have a warming shelter available at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl. The city announced Sunday evening that the shelter would be open to the public starting Monday at noon,