Winter Storm Fern, a rare convergence of Arctic cold and Southwest moisture, seems set to bring Arctic weather to many parts ...

Saturday’s winter storm is likely to cause slippery driving and walking conditions but not a significant accumulation of snow, according to an AccuWeather meteorlogist. Bob Larson, AccuWeather senior ...

A thin, watery layer coating the surface of ice is what makes it slick. Despite a great deal of theorizing over the centuries, though, it isn't entirely clear why that layer forms.

Researchers in Germany have challenged a 200-year-old assumption and revealed that pressure and friction are not responsible for making ice slippery, contrary to what has long been taught in physics ...

Key Points The finish applied to the floor, cleaning product residue, moisture, or footwear can contribute to slippery wood floors.Prevent slippery wood floors by cleaning them properly and wiping up ...