Powerful waves and high winds were expected to cause more trouble than snow from Rhode Island to Maine.

NPR: Late-Winter Storm Sweeps Into New England

"Having trouble because of too much snow is in many ways a good thing, " the Norwegian wrote on his blog on Saturday.

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The airport said only prolonged snow, leaving them unable to keep the runway clear, would cause any trouble.

BBC: East Midlands Airport: 'Heavy snow' only threat