On January 19, multiple severe accidents occurred on I-196 in West Michigan due to icy and snowy conditions caused by a winter storm. A 100-car pileup was reported near Hudsonville, leading to the closure of I-196 in both directions between exits 55 and 62. The crash involved approximately 30-40 semi-trucks and numerous other vehicles, with no fatalities reported but multiple injuries requiring hospital transport. Emergency responders, including Ottawa County sheriff's deputies, ambulance, and fire services, are working to clear the scene. Buses from Hudsonville High School and Max Transit are assisting in evacuating stranded motorists. The highway is expected to remain closed for several hours during cleanup. Additionally, eastbound I-196 at Byron Road in Zeeland was closed after a jackknifed semi-truck accident around 7:15 a.m., causing significant delays and standstill traffic. Authorities advise avoiding travel due to whiteout conditions, blowing snow, and poor road conditions across Michigan. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning until Tuesday at 7 a.m., with reports of whiteout conditions, snow squalls, and multiple slide-offs across the region.