National Weather Service explains what went ‘wrong’ in forecast

Unless you believe the meteorologists at the National Weather Service weren’t doing the best they could tracking a significant storm heading in our direction over the last week, they owe us nothing else. They did the very best they could, which is all anyone can ask.

This afternoon, however, the local office provided this explanation to satisfy the absurd social media criticism from the metro because the storm ended up farther south.

The internet audience picked an odd time to suddenly demand 100 percent accuracy.

Dear Minnesota and Wisconsin Residents,

We would like to take a couple minutes to address the latest winter storm to affect our area… pic.twitter.com/OJMxbHg6mT

— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) February 24, 2017

All- thanks for the responses! We didn't feel we HAD to, but wanted to provide insight on what we do, in which we take so much pride.

— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) February 24, 2017