The reason why salt is applied to ice is complicated, so let’s go back to high school chemistry again. Remember that the freezing point of water is at or below 32°F, basically, the water ...

As the Chicago area braces for freezing rain and drizzle, officials are asking residents to take it easy on the salt when it comes to melting ice.

In winter, we face not only freezing temperatures but also the challenge of ice forming ... So, how can we effectively manage ice? Traditionally, salt has been the go-to solution for combating ...

If you need to go out, however, and you don’t have any rock salt for melting the ice that’s sure to form on your driveway and walkway, then your strategy might be to try to clear the snow at ...

the Tide Pod challenge, which involved eating detergent, and the salt and ice challenge, which asked people to pour salt on their bodies and quickly cover it with ice, causing a burning sensation ...

If you’ve ever lived somewhere it gets properly cold, you’ll know that winter’s icy grasp brings the inevitable challenge ... road salt does serve its purpose of melting ice, once a fresh ...

NCDOT is re-spraying bridges throughout Tuesday since bridges ice over before roads, Jacobs noted. Cold weather is the biggest challenge for NCDOT using salt, Division Maintenance Engineer Battle ...