"It's called 'black ice' because it tends to look like the rest of the pavement on the road, although in reality, it's actually clear," the US Forest Service notes. "Black ice forms without creating bubbles, which allows it to blend in with any surface it forms over. Black ice is dangerous precisely because it's hard to detect."

Snow fell all across the Houston area Monday night into Tuesday. We want you to share your pics and videos with us.

Southeast Texas and parts of Louisiana are under its first ever blizzard warning Tuesday as the winter storm rolls through

A once-in-a-lifetime winter storm pummeled the South, all the way down to the Gulf Coast, with snow and ice. Here's the latest.

From the lions and leopards to the flamingos and bald eagles, the animals seemed to enjoy exploring the magical snow.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- As most of southeast Texas braces for a historic winter storm, many Houston businesses and services are closed on Tuesday. READ MORE: Winter Storm Warning starts Monday, dangerous travel through at least Wednesday a.m.

Many pets and livestock in Southeast Texas are seeing snow for the first and maybe only time. We made a post on Facebook asking to see how your dogs, cats, and even ducks are enjoying the rare sight of snow. It's easy to say our viewers didn't disappoint.

While the frigid temperatures and snowy conditions brought on many headaches logistically, the rare snow day was also bringing people together.

Alberto Dávila, dean of Southeast Missouri State University's Harrison College of Business and Computing, has died. Known for his impactful leadership, Dávila significantly boosted graduate employment rates and was a respected figure in economics.

With the snow and ice mostly melted around the Houston area, mechanics are back to work filling up antifreeze and making repairs.

A major “once-in-a-generation” winter storm that began earlier this week and particularly hit the Gulf Coast part of the U.S. has claimed the lives of at least 10 people across a number of states.