Alright everybody, before you go calling for all the meteorologists heads lets talk about what actually happened. First of all I do agree that there was a ton of hype just like there always is, but it doesn’t take much for forecasts to change as storms happen. This storm as it formed, ended up getting its act together about 50-100 miles east of where it was predicted to do so. Thus, keeping the super heavy snow bands confined solely to eastern New England. In my forecast I called for a widespread 1-2 feet, which is spot on, but we will just be on the low-end of it. I also said there will be an area that gets 30 inches or even as much as 40 inches. This will also still happen somewhere in eastern New England. Probably somewhere in Eastern Mass will come in with the big winner. Shrewsbury, MA is coming through with the most so far, right around 30 inches. The winds also have been as forecast, with gusts  blowing 40-50 mph throughout the entire area. Also, like i stated the Cape an islands have been getting hammered with stronger gusts. On the Vineyard a gust of 78 mph was recorded, which is above hurricane force! Also, currently the entire island of Nantucket is without power.

So while here in most of western Connecticut, this feels like a big bust, It actually will be spot on with my forecast. I agree that meteorologists and news people alike tend to hype big storms, and in turn clean out grocery stores. There is some good reason to this, as people need to heed warnings and prepare for the worst case scenario. As it turns out, the worst case scenario has not come to fruition, and this is a good thing so people will not have as big a cleanup and life can return to normal sooner than first thought. Everybody enjoy your snow day, and stop hating on the weather service. Stay classy! -SS