Bruce Smith
Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids who explains winter weather products, lake-effect snow behavior, and the rationale behind forecasts and travel advisories.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 29min
Polar vortex, winter storms test driver responsibility
Michael Shaw, Michigan State Police First Lieutenant who explains crash causes and road enforcement. Bruce Smith, National Weather Service meteorologist who explains warnings and lake-effect snow behavior. They discuss how small crashes escalate, why driving to conditions matters, limits of road treatment, the role of warnings, and local variability from snow bands.
