2. An intense low doesn't *have* to produce heavy snow, especially if it lacks sufficient cold air.

Not only has this cyclone trended weaker, but the south trend isn't accompanied by much colder air aloft, leading to an outcome where widespread 12"+ totals are off the table. pic.twitter.com/g8BtUCjvZh

— Tomer Burg (@burgwx) February 12, 2024