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State police, including in New York, Illinois and Michigan, are urging people to stay off the roads.
Grand Rapids troopers are assisting a jackknifed semi on I-96 W/B near M6. Roads are icy and sudden white out conditions exist. If you have to travel, do so slowly and safely. Otherwise, please just stay home. pic.twitter.com/ybiraYWkFu
— MSP Sixth District (@mspwestmi) December 23, 2022
It's not just the freeways that are impassable… Even 4WD pickups are having a tough time with this ice & blowing snow. This incident happened near Elms & Hill Rd in Gaines Twp. #DriveSlowOnIceAndSnow pic.twitter.com/8kaYDgvqnY
— MSP Third District (@mspbayregion) December 23, 2022
The Michigan State Police said nine semi-tractor trailers crashed Friday on Interstate 94 in Berrien County, where \"visibility is near zero.\" A seven-car pileup was reported in the same area, according to police.
Footage of 9 semi tractor trailer crash; I-94 at mm #41, Watervliet Twp, Berrien County pic.twitter.com/6DvPw3Cvuw
— MSP Fifth District (@MspSouthwestMI) December 23, 2022
\"There are thousands of our first responders, emergency management personnel and utility crews out working in the elements to keep New Yorkers safe today,\" Hochul said in a statement Friday. \"I'm asking everyone to stay off the roads this evening as conditions will worsen when temperatures drop across the state later today. Bundle up, stay indoors, and stay safe this weekend.\"
WNY- The road conditions are getting worse with very little visibility. Motorist should avoid travel. Motorists that bypass the gates at interstates and thruways will result in fines. pic.twitter.com/vipHAw9amN
— NewYorkStatePolice (@nyspolice) December 23, 2022
More than 2,000 miles of Minnesota highways were closed or no travel advised, the state Department of Transportation updated Friday afternoon, with whiteout conditions, drifting snow and extreme temperatures making travel dangerous.
ABC News' Matt J. Foster contributed to this report.
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