Bay City, MI – Drivers across Bay County are being urged to avoid travel today after multiple crashes were reported due to extremely icy road conditions, according to local officials.
According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, several accidents occurred throughout the county as freezing conditions caused roads to become slick and dangerous. Authorities emphasized that even vehicles traveling at slow speeds are at risk of losing control.
“Please stay home unless you absolutely have to go somewhere,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a public alert issued this morning. “Even at slow speeds the roads are dangerous.”
The warning applies to city streets, county roads, and rural areas across Bay County, which sits in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region near the Saginaw Bay shoreline. Law enforcement says untreated surfaces, black ice, and rapidly changing road conditions are making travel especially hazardous.
Officials did not immediately release details on injuries but confirmed that multiple incidents required emergency response. Drivers who must travel are urged to allow extra stopping distance, avoid sudden braking, and remain alert for emergency vehicles.
Weather-related crashes often increase during icy conditions, particularly during early morning and evening hours when temperatures hover near or below freezing. Residents are encouraged to monitor local weather updates and road condition reports before heading out.
Anyone encountering dangerous road conditions or accidents is asked to report them to local authorities so crews can respond as quickly as possible.
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