Compassionate shout out from driver in Denver metro, by the way. Totally understand useless weather reports and traffic (and parking) in general.

On ice you cannot “brake” per se or you will swerve/spin out. You must decelerate over a looooong period of time (hence the other good tips in this article, give yourself plenty of room from the cars near you!). And beware when water pools at the ends of street corners. That is when you can use ice to your advantage,…