Isn't it silly the way we get so excited over temperatures that are slightly above freezing?  After my bitter cold walk from the garage to the office in minus 21 wind chills the other morning, I am happy to see 40 degree temps. 

Actually, the warm up has melted some of the concrete-like ice from the sidewalks and streets.  You'll still find some icy patches here and there, but yesterday's melting helped a lot.  Keep in mind that melting during the day can lead to ice at night when the temperatures drop.  This morning, there were a few scattered patches of black ice on some of the secondary roads to the north, though the south shore's temperatures were warm enough to allow a better ride.

Solar glare was again a factor in slowing the east and southbound rides this morning, and although we had volume, it was lighter than normal due to school vacation week.