Cochrane RCMP is advising motorists to use caution and exercise patience if they are headed west today (January 29).

At around 10 a.m. RCMP released an advisory for motorists to slow down on Highway 1 west of Cochrane as black ice conditions are present and making the highway very slippery.

Slow down, leave plenty of room between vehicles, and have patience if you are commuting between Cochrane and Canmore today.