Today the snow threat increases across southeastern areas as a bitter northeasterly wind develops.

Throughout the day, the eye became better defined, indicating that moderate northeasterly wind shear had already begun to diminish.

Due to northeasterly wind shear, the elongated center was displaced to the north of the convection.

Conditions were generally favorable for further intensification, with the exception of northeasterly wind shear.

However, increased northeasterly wind shear initially prevented further strengthening.