The snowstorm that moved through the Northeast wasn't as bad as expected -- at least in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York -- and now, a top weather forecaster is apologizing.
Gary Szatkowski of the National Weather Service in New Jersey posted a message on his Twitter page that said, "My deepest apologies to many key decision makers and so many members of the general public."
He added, "You made a lot of tough decisions expecting us to get it right, and we didn't. Once again, I'm sorry."
Szatkowski was called a hero of Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
An official at the agency's office in Mount Holly said forecasters will take a closer look at how they handled the snowstorm, and, in his words, "see what we can do better next time."
Pennsylvania had activated 150 members of the National Guard, and New Jersey had put a statewide travel ban into effect as the storm approached.
Gov. Chris Christie said the latter action was "absolutely the right decision to make" in light of the dire forecast.
Some New Yorkers are wondering why the city shut down as the storm approached.
Susanne Payot, a cabaret singer whose rehearsal Tuesday was canceled, said she's "just surprised and laughing out loud." She said of the snow that fell, "This is nothing."
While the blizzard may have missed much of the Mid-Atlantic, it has been hammering parts of New England.
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