Elevation definitely played a role in accumulations, especially in Alabama.

The first photo is from Monte Sano, where about 2-3” of snow is still on the ground.
Down the mountain in downtown Huntsville (~4 miles) absolutely nothing!

Pretty cool! @Spann @NWSHuntsville pic.twitter.com/LolcUrAL1W

— ⚡️Shelbyville Weather⚡️ (@ShelbyvilleWx) January 17, 2022