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For occasional snow, AWD is what you actually need since it handles slippery surfaces automatically without you thinking about it, while 4WD is overkill - it's designed for serious off-road work and uses more gas. AWD just quietly distributes power to all four wheels when it senses slipping, so you get better winter traction without the hassle or cost of a truck.
Don't overthink it or spend extra money on 4WD if snow's just a few times a year. AWD does the heavy lifting for you on slippery roads since power goes to all four wheels automatically, while 4WD needs you to actually engage it and is built for serious trail work where you might get stuck. For light snow duty, AWD handles it way better than you'd expect, plus you save on fuel and maintenance.
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