US-131 northbound and southbound lanes Friday morning were closed at 142nd Avenue to north of the Kent County line for many accidents. Crews were trying to move vehicles up and off the roadway. Traffic is backing up quickly.

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Department advised motorists driving in that area to be safe and take it slow.

Both lanes were reopened just after 1:30 p.m.

Hopkins, Wayland and Martin schools all were closed Friday because an early winter snowstorm dumped between eight and 12 inches of the white stuff.

The Leighton Township Fire Department, just after noon, posted, “If you can stay home today it may be a good idea. Popup whiteouts have caused 131 to be shut down for the last several hours and the detour areas through Leighton are bursting. Leighton FD, Byron FD and Wayland FD are out assisting Dorr FD on too many incidents to count. Please be safe!”