Minecraft:Snow - Revision history

SyncBot: Sync: updated from Minecraft

2026-10-11T11:10:13Z

Sync: updated from Minecraft

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:10, 11 October 2026
Line 51:		Line 51:

	By default, snow generates exclusively in single layers {{in\|java}}, it can be modified with the {{gr\|max_snow_accumulation_height}} game rule. Snow generates randomized in multiple layers {{in\|bedrock}}, depending on the biome's snow accumulation height.		By default, snow generates exclusively in single layers {{in\|java}}, it can be modified with the {{gr\|max_snow_accumulation_height}} game rule. Snow generates randomized in multiple layers {{in\|bedrock}}, depending on the biome's snow accumulation height.

			Snow also generates as randomized snow layer [[Minecraft:features]] in [[Minecraft:Ice Caves\|ice caves]] underground.{{Upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}

	Snow generates as [[Minecraft:pile]]s and in multiple layers as part of many snowy plains village structures, which can also be in areas without sky access. Snow also generates in [[Minecraft:Ancient City\|ancient cities]] and [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s.		Snow generates as [[Minecraft:pile]]s and in multiple layers as part of many snowy plains village structures, which can also be in areas without sky access. Snow also generates in [[Minecraft:Ancient City\|ancient cities]] and [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s.
Line 405:		Line 407:
	* {{nbt\|compound}}: The entity's root tag.		* {{nbt\|compound}}: The entity's root tag.
	** {{nbt\|compound\|FallingBlock}}		** {{nbt\|compound\|FallingBlock}}
	*** {{bedrock nbt/~~Block~~}}		*** {{bedrock nbt/block}}
	** {{nbt\|byte\|Time}}: The number of ticks the entity has existed. If set to 0, the moment it ticks to 1, it vanishes if the block at its location has a different ID than the entity's <code>FallingBlock.Name</code>. If the block at its location has the same ID as its <code>FallingBlock.Name</code> when <code>Time</code> ticks from 0 to 1, the block is deleted, and the entity continues to fall, having overwritten it. When Time goes above 600, or above 100 while the block is below Y=1 or is outside building height, the entity is deleted. {{Needs testing}}		** {{nbt\|byte\|Time}}: The number of ticks the entity has existed. If set to 0, the moment it ticks to 1, it vanishes if the block at its location has a different ID than the entity's <code>FallingBlock.Name</code>. If the block at its location has the same ID as its <code>FallingBlock.Name</code> when <code>Time</code> ticks from 0 to 1, the block is deleted, and the entity continues to fall, having overwritten it. When Time goes above 600, or above 100 while the block is below Y=1 or is outside building height, the entity is deleted. {{Needs testing}}

Line 537:		Line 539:
	== See also ==		== See also ==
	*[[Minecraft:Snowlogging]]		*[[Minecraft:Snowlogging]]

			== Notes ==
			{{notelist}}

	== References ==		== References ==

SyncBot: Sync: updated from Minecraft

2026-10-08T11:15:57Z

Sync: updated from Minecraft

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:15, 8 October 2026
Line 69:		Line 69:
	Below are the [[Minecraft:altitude]]s at which rain ends and snow begins, depending on the biome. The exact height of the snow line is randomized. In taigas, for example, the lowest possible snow layer forms at y level 153, and the lowest height where snow forms at all locations is y=168, with snow lines ranging between y levels 153 and 168 across different locations.		Below are the [[Minecraft:altitude]]s at which rain ends and snow begins, depending on the biome. The exact height of the snow line is randomized. In taigas, for example, the lowest possible snow layer forms at y level 153, and the lowest height where snow forms at all locations is y=168, with snow lines ranging between y levels 153 and 168 across different locations.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! width="150" \|Biome		\|-
	! width="500" \|Layer		! width="150" \| Biome
			! width="500" \| Layer
	\|-		\|-
	\| align="left" \|		\| align="left" \|
	* {{BiomeLink\|Snowy Plains\|text=All snowy biomes\|link=Biome#Snowy biomes}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Snowy Plains\|text=All snowy biomes\|link=Biome#Snowy biomes}}
	\| align="center" \|y=-64 (All altitudes)		*{{BiomeLink\|Ice Caves}}{{note\|name=arid}}{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}
			\| align="center" \| -64 (All altitudes)
	\|-		\|-
	\| align="left" \|		\| align="left" \|
	* {{BiomeLink\|Windswept Gravelly Hills}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Windswept Gravelly Hills}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Windswept Hills}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Windswept Hills}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Windswept Forest}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Windswept Forest}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Stony Shore}}<ref name="MC-~~2406972~~">{{bug\|MC-240697\|\|It snows in the stony shore biomes from Y {{=}} 118 and above}}</ref>		*{{BiomeLink\|Stony Shore}}<ref name="MC-240697">{{bug\|MC-240697\|\|It snows in the stony shore biomes from Y {{=}} 118 and above}}</ref>
	* {{BiomeLink\|Dripstone Caves}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-142225\|\|Dripstone Caves biome temperature is too cold}}</ref>		*{{BiomeLink\|Dripstone Caves}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-142225\|\|Dripstone Caves biome temperature is too cold}}</ref>{{Note\|name=arid\|Arid biome, this height only causes snow to generate and water to freeze}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Gravelly Mountains+}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Mountain Edge}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Gravelly Mountains+}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	\| align="center" \|120±8		*{{BiomeLink\|Mountain Edge}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
			\| align="center" \| 120±8
	\|-		\|-
	\| align="left" \|		\| align="left" \|
	* {{BiomeLink\|Taiga}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Taiga}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Taiga Hills}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Taiga Hills}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Taiga Mountains}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Taiga Mountains}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	\| align="center" \|160±8		\| align="center" \| 160±8
	\|-		\|-
	\| align="left" \|		\| align="left" \|
	* {{BiomeLink\|Old Growth Pine Taiga}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Old Growth Pine Taiga}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Meadow}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Meadow}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Cherry Grove}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Cherry Grove}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Giant Tree Taiga Hills}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Giant Tree Taiga Hills}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Giant Spruce Taiga Hills}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Giant Spruce Taiga Hills}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	\| align="center" \|200±8		\| align="center" \| 200±8
	\|-		\|-
	\| align="left" \|		\| align="left" \|
	* {{BiomeLink\|~~Plains\|text=All others\|link=Biome~~}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Frozen Ocean}}
	\| align="center" \|~~356±8 (out of world)~~		\| align="center" \| -64 or 120±8, depending on location
	\|-		\|-
	\| align="left" \|		\| align="left" \|
	* {{BiomeLink\|Frozen Ocean}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Deep Frozen Ocean}}
	\| align="center" \|~~-64~~ or ~~120±8~~, depending on location		\| align="center" \| 120±8 or 356±8, depending on location
	\|-		\|-
	\| align="left" \|		\| align="left" \|
	* {{BiomeLink\|~~Deep Frozen Ocean~~}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Plains\|text=All others\|link=Biome}}
	\| align="center" \|~~120±8 or~~ 356±8~~, depending on location~~		\| align="center" \| 356±8 (out of world)
	\|}		\|}
	{{IN\|bedrock}}, anywhere from 1-12 layers of snow can build up during snowfall, depending on the biome (see {{Slink\|Biome\|List of biome climates}}). {{IN\|java}}, snowfall creates one layer of snow by default, and the number of layers that can accumulate can be altered by the {{gr\|max_snow_accumulation_height}} game rule: the default value being {{cd\|1}}, while setting it to {{cd\|0}} makes no snow form at all, and setting it to {{cd\|8}} or above lets snow form up to the level of a full block.		{{IN\|bedrock}}, anywhere from 1-12 layers of snow can build up during snowfall, depending on the biome (see {{Slink\|Biome\|List of biome climates}}). {{IN\|java}}, snowfall creates one layer of snow by default, and the number of layers that can accumulate can be altered by the {{gr\|max_snow_accumulation_height}} game rule: the default value being {{cd\|1}}, while setting it to {{cd\|0}} makes no snow form at all, and setting it to {{cd\|8}} or above lets snow form up to the level of a full block.

SyncBot: Sync: updated from Minecraft

2026-10-07T11:25:55Z

Sync: updated from Minecraft

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:25, 7 October 2026
Line 124:		Line 124:
	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
	[[File:Thicknesses.png\|thumb\|right\|Various thicknesses of snow.]]		[[File:Thicknesses.png\|thumb\|right\|Various thicknesses of snow.]]
	Snow can be placed only on a solid block that is not [[Minecraft:ice]]. {{IN\|java}}, snow can be placed on a block with the {{Cd\|~~snow_layer_can_survive_on~~}} tag, or a block with a full top face and not with the {{Cd\|~~snow_layer_cannot_survive_on~~}} tag. {{IN\|java}}, snow breaks if its support block is removed. {{IN\|bedrock}}, snow is affected by gravity and falls if it becomes unsupported, and breaks if it falls onto an unsuitable block. A player can jump up 1 block and 3 snow layers.		Snow can be placed only on a solid block that is not [[Minecraft:ice]]. {{IN\|java}}, snow can be placed on a block with the {{Cd\|support_override_snow_layer}} tag, or a block with a full top face and not with the {{Cd\|cannot_support_snow_layer}} tag. {{IN\|java}}, snow breaks if its support block is removed. {{IN\|bedrock}}, snow is affected by gravity and falls if it becomes unsupported, and breaks if it falls onto an unsuitable block. A player can jump up 1 block and 3 snow layers.

	=== Cover ===		=== Cover ===
Line 459:		Line 459:
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.2\|dev=23w31a\|The rate of snow accumulation is now affected by the game rule {{cd\|randomTickSpeed}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.2\|dev=23w31a\|The rate of snow accumulation is now affected by the game rule {{cd\|randomTickSpeed}}.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.11\|dev=25w44a\|The game rule {{cd\|snowAccumulationHeight}} has been changed to {{cd\|max_snow_accumulation_height}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.11\|dev=25w44a\|The game rule {{cd\|snowAccumulationHeight}} has been changed to {{cd\|max_snow_accumulation_height}}.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|java upcoming}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.4\|dev=snap3\|Snow can now be placed on packed ice.}}
	}}		}}

SyncBot: Sync: updated from Minecraft

2026-09-16T11:35:27Z

Sync: updated from Minecraft

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:35, 16 September 2026
Line 52:		Line 52:
	By default, snow generates exclusively in single layers {{in\|java}}, it can be modified with the {{gr\|max_snow_accumulation_height}} game rule. Snow generates randomized in multiple layers {{in\|bedrock}}, depending on the biome's snow accumulation height.		By default, snow generates exclusively in single layers {{in\|java}}, it can be modified with the {{gr\|max_snow_accumulation_height}} game rule. Snow generates randomized in multiple layers {{in\|bedrock}}, depending on the biome's snow accumulation height.

	Snow generates as [[Minecraft:pile]]s and in multiple layers as part of many snowy plains village structures, which can also be in areas without sky access. Snow also generates in [[Minecraft:Ancient City\|ancient cities]] and [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s. ~~{{Upcoming}}~~		Snow generates as [[Minecraft:pile]]s and in multiple layers as part of many snowy plains village structures, which can also be in areas without sky access. Snow also generates in [[Minecraft:Ancient City\|ancient cities]] and [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s.

	{{block distribution}}		{{block distribution}}

SyncBot: Sync: updated from Minecraft

2026-09-07T11:13:11Z

Sync: updated from Minecraft

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:13, 7 September 2026
Line 48:		Line 48:

	=== Natural generation ===		=== Natural generation ===
	Snow naturally generates covering all blocks in [[Minecraft:~~biomes~~]] with a temperature that allows [[Minecraft:snowfall]], which depends on the elevation (see {{Slink\|2=Weather}}). Only blocks with direct access to the sky can generate snow layers naturally.<ref>{{bug\|MC-198006\|\|\|WAI}}</ref> {{IN\|be}}, snow can also generate [[Minecraft:snowlogged]] in certain types of vegetation.		Snow naturally generates covering all blocks in [[Minecraft:biome]]s with a temperature that allows [[Minecraft:snowfall]], which depends on the elevation (see {{Slink\|2=Weather}}). Only blocks with direct access to the sky can generate snow layers naturally.<ref>{{bug\|MC-198006\|\|\|WAI}}</ref> {{IN\|be}}, snow can also generate [[Minecraft:snowlogged]] in certain types of vegetation.

	By default, snow generates exclusively in single layers {{in\|java}}, it can be modified with the {{gr\|max_snow_accumulation_height}} game rule. Snow generates randomized in multiple layers {{in\|bedrock}}, depending on the biome's snow accumulation height.		By default, snow generates exclusively in single layers {{in\|java}}, it can be modified with the {{gr\|max_snow_accumulation_height}} game rule. Snow generates randomized in multiple layers {{in\|bedrock}}, depending on the biome's snow accumulation height.

SyncBot: Sync: updated from Minecraft

2026-09-06T11:20:09Z

Sync: updated from Minecraft

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:20, 6 September 2026
Line 402:		Line 402:
	* {{nbt\|compound}}: The entity's root tag.		* {{nbt\|compound}}: The entity's root tag.
	** {{nbt\|compound\|FallingBlock}}		** {{nbt\|compound\|FallingBlock}}
	*** {{bedrock nbt\|Block}}		*** {{bedrock nbt/Block}}
	** {{nbt\|byte\|Time}}: The number of ticks the entity has existed. If set to 0, the moment it ticks to 1, it vanishes if the block at its location has a different ID than the entity's <code>FallingBlock.Name</code>. If the block at its location has the same ID as its <code>FallingBlock.Name</code> when <code>Time</code> ticks from 0 to 1, the block is deleted, and the entity continues to fall, having overwritten it. When Time goes above 600, or above 100 while the block is below Y=1 or is outside building height, the entity is deleted. {{Needs testing}}		** {{nbt\|byte\|Time}}: The number of ticks the entity has existed. If set to 0, the moment it ticks to 1, it vanishes if the block at its location has a different ID than the entity's <code>FallingBlock.Name</code>. If the block at its location has the same ID as its <code>FallingBlock.Name</code> when <code>Time</code> ticks from 0 to 1, the block is deleted, and the entity continues to fall, having overwritten it. When Time goes above 600, or above 100 while the block is below Y=1 or is outside building height, the entity is deleted. {{Needs testing}}

SyncBot: Sync: updated from Minecraft

2026-08-31T11:16:12Z

Sync: updated from Minecraft

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:16, 31 August 2026
Line 521:		Line 521:
	=== Screenshots ===		=== Screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Snowy Plains.png\|Naturally generated snow in a snowy plains biome.		Snowy Plains.png\|Naturally generated snow in a snowy plains biome
	Ice Spikes.png\|Naturally generated snow in an ice spikes biome.		Ice Spikes.png\|Naturally generated snow in an ice spikes biome
	Snowy Taiga.png\|Naturally generated snow in a snowy taiga biome.		Snowy Taiga.png\|Naturally generated snow in a snowy taiga biome
	ExtremeHillsComparison.png\|Naturally generated snow in windswept hills.		ExtremeHillsComparison.png\|Naturally generated snow in windswept hills
	Floating snow layer.png\|Snow generated floating due to a [[Minecraft:carver\|carver cave]].		Floating snow layer.png\|Snow generated floating due to a [[Minecraft:carver\|carver cave]]
	Snow Plants.jpg\|Snow as seen having the ability to bury certain plants.		Snow Plants.jpg\|Snow as seen having the ability to bury certain plants
	Fox in snow layer.png\|A fox stuck in a snow layer.		Fox in snow layer.png\|A fox stuck in a snow layer
	</gallery>		</gallery>

SyncBot: Sync: updated from Minecraft

2026-08-13T11:14:50Z

Sync: updated from Minecraft

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:14, 13 August 2026
Line 404:		Line 404:
	*** {{bedrock nbt\|Block}}		*** {{bedrock nbt\|Block}}
	** {{nbt\|byte\|Time}}: The number of ticks the entity has existed. If set to 0, the moment it ticks to 1, it vanishes if the block at its location has a different ID than the entity's <code>FallingBlock.Name</code>. If the block at its location has the same ID as its <code>FallingBlock.Name</code> when <code>Time</code> ticks from 0 to 1, the block is deleted, and the entity continues to fall, having overwritten it. When Time goes above 600, or above 100 while the block is below Y=1 or is outside building height, the entity is deleted. {{Needs testing}}		** {{nbt\|byte\|Time}}: The number of ticks the entity has existed. If set to 0, the moment it ticks to 1, it vanishes if the block at its location has a different ID than the entity's <code>FallingBlock.Name</code>. If the block at its location has the same ID as its <code>FallingBlock.Name</code> when <code>Time</code> ticks from 0 to 1, the block is deleted, and the entity continues to fall, having overwritten it. When Time goes above 600, or above 100 while the block is below Y=1 or is outside building height, the entity is deleted. {{Needs testing}}

			== Videos ==
			{{yt\|Q8nwO9N9dFs}}

	== History ==		== History ==

SyncBot: Sync: updated from Minecraft

2026-07-26T11:12:43Z

Sync: updated from Minecraft

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:12, 26 July 2026
Line 50:		Line 50:
	Snow naturally generates covering all blocks in [[Minecraft:biomes]] with a temperature that allows [[Minecraft:snowfall]], which depends on the elevation (see {{Slink\|2=Weather}}). Only blocks with direct access to the sky can generate snow layers naturally.<ref>{{bug\|MC-198006\|\|\|WAI}}</ref> {{IN\|be}}, snow can also generate [[Minecraft:snowlogged]] in certain types of vegetation.		Snow naturally generates covering all blocks in [[Minecraft:biomes]] with a temperature that allows [[Minecraft:snowfall]], which depends on the elevation (see {{Slink\|2=Weather}}). Only blocks with direct access to the sky can generate snow layers naturally.<ref>{{bug\|MC-198006\|\|\|WAI}}</ref> {{IN\|be}}, snow can also generate [[Minecraft:snowlogged]] in certain types of vegetation.

	By default, snow generates exclusively in single layers {{in\|java}}, it can be modified with the ~~<code>~~max_snow_accumulation_height~~</code>~~ game rule. Snow generates randomized in multiple layers {{in\|bedrock}}, depending on the biome's snow accumulation height.		By default, snow generates exclusively in single layers {{in\|java}}, it can be modified with the {{gr\|max_snow_accumulation_height}} game rule. Snow generates randomized in multiple layers {{in\|bedrock}}, depending on the biome's snow accumulation height.

	Snow generates as [[Minecraft:pile]]s and in multiple layers as part of many snowy plains village structures, which can also be in areas without sky access. Snow also generates in [[Minecraft:Ancient City\|ancient cities]] and [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s. {{Upcoming}}		Snow generates as [[Minecraft:pile]]s and in multiple layers as part of many snowy plains village structures, which can also be in areas without sky access. Snow also generates in [[Minecraft:Ancient City\|ancient cities]] and [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s. {{Upcoming}}
Line 65:		Line 65:
	=== Post-generation ===		=== Post-generation ===
	==== Weather ====		==== Weather ====
	In snowy biomes or in cold biomes at higher altitudes, the weather can produce snow instead of [[Minecraft:rain]]. In snowy weather, snow generates on random blocks with a complete solid top surface at integer y-values, with a block [[Minecraft:light level]] of 9 or less, with the exception of [[Minecraft:ice]] and [[Minecraft:packed ice]].{{Only\|je\|short=1}} The rate at which snow forms is affected by the ~~[[Minecraft:game rule]]~~ {{cd\|~~randomtickspeed~~}}. {{IN\|be}}, snow can also generate [[Minecraft:snowlogged]] in certain types of vegetation.		In snowy biomes or in cold biomes at higher altitudes, the weather can produce snow instead of [[Minecraft:rain]]. In snowy weather, snow generates on random blocks with a complete solid top surface at integer y-values, with a block [[Minecraft:light level]] of 9 or less, with the exception of [[Minecraft:ice]] and [[Minecraft:packed ice]].{{Only\|je\|short=1}} The rate at which snow forms is affected by the {{gr\|random_tick_speed}} game rule. {{IN\|be}}, snow can also generate [[Minecraft:snowlogged]] in certain types of vegetation.

	Below are the [[Minecraft:altitude]]s at which rain ends and snow begins, depending on the biome. The exact height of the snow line is randomized. In taigas, for example, the lowest possible snow layer forms at y level 153, and the lowest height where snow forms at all locations is y=168, with snow lines ranging between y levels 153 and 168 across different locations.		Below are the [[Minecraft:altitude]]s at which rain ends and snow begins, depending on the biome. The exact height of the snow line is randomized. In taigas, for example, the lowest possible snow layer forms at y level 153, and the lowest height where snow forms at all locations is y=168, with snow lines ranging between y levels 153 and 168 across different locations.
Line 113:		Line 113:
	\| align="center" \|120±8 or 356±8, depending on location		\| align="center" \|120±8 or 356±8, depending on location
	\|}		\|}
	{{IN\|bedrock}}, anywhere from 1-12 layers of snow can build up during snowfall, depending on the biome (see {{Slink\|Biome\|List of biome climates}}). {{IN\|java}}, snowfall creates one layer of snow by default, and the number of layers that can accumulate can be altered by the ~~[[Minecraft:game rule]]~~ {{cd\|max_snow_accumulation_height}}: the default value being {{cd\|1}}, while setting it to {{cd\|0}} makes no snow form at all, and setting it to {{cd\|8}} or above lets snow form up to the level of a full block.		{{IN\|bedrock}}, anywhere from 1-12 layers of snow can build up during snowfall, depending on the biome (see {{Slink\|Biome\|List of biome climates}}). {{IN\|java}}, snowfall creates one layer of snow by default, and the number of layers that can accumulate can be altered by the {{gr\|max_snow_accumulation_height}} game rule: the default value being {{cd\|1}}, while setting it to {{cd\|0}} makes no snow form at all, and setting it to {{cd\|8}} or above lets snow form up to the level of a full block.

	Snow layers do not generate if the ~~game rule~~ {{cd\|~~doWeatherCycle~~}} has been set to {{cd\|false}}.{{only\|bedrock}}		Snow layers do not generate if the {{gr\|doweathercycle}} game rule has been set to {{cd\|false}}.{{only\|bedrock}}

	==== Snow golems ====		==== Snow golems ====
Line 453:		Line 453:
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w03c\|Seven layer high snow now uses correct cullface arguments.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w03c\|Seven layer high snow now uses correct cullface arguments.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19\|dev=22w13a\|Snow now generate as part of [[Minecraft:Ancient City\|ancient cities]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19\|dev=22w13a\|Snow now generate as part of [[Minecraft:Ancient City\|ancient cities]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.3\|dev=22w44a\|Added the ~~[[Minecraft:~~game rule]] {{cd\|snowAccumulationHeight}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.3\|dev=22w44a\|Added the game rule {{cd\|snowAccumulationHeight}}.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.2\|dev=23w31a\|The rate of snow accumulation is now affected by the game rule {{cd\|randomTickSpeed}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.2\|dev=23w31a\|The rate of snow accumulation is now affected by the game rule {{cd\|randomTickSpeed}}.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.11\|dev=25w44a\|The game rule {{cd\|snowAccumulationHeight}} has been changed to {{cd\|max_snow_accumulation_height}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.11\|dev=25w44a\|The game rule {{cd\|snowAccumulationHeight}} has been changed to {{cd\|max_snow_accumulation_height}}.}}
Line 461:		Line 461:
	{{HistoryTable		{{HistoryTable
	\|{{HistoryLine\|pocket alpha}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|pocket alpha}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|~~Pre-release~~\|[[File:Snow (layers 1) JE1 BE1.png\|32px]] Added snow to the world generation.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|Demo\|[[File:Snow (layers 1) JE1 BE1.png\|32px]] Added snow to the world generation.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.4.0\|[[File:Snow (layers 1) JE2 BE2.png\|32px]] The model of snow has been changed.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.4.0\|[[File:Snow (layers 1) JE2 BE2.png\|32px]] The model of snow has been changed.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.8.0\|dev=build 1\|Added snow to the [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode [[Minecraft:inventory]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.8.0\|dev=build 1\|Added snow to the [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode [[Minecraft:inventory]].}}

SyncBot: Sync: updated from Minecraft

2026-07-10T11:20:56Z

Sync: updated from Minecraft

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:20, 10 July 2026
Line 52:		Line 52:
	By default, snow generates exclusively in single layers {{in\|java}}, it can be modified with the <code>max_snow_accumulation_height</code> game rule. Snow generates randomized in multiple layers {{in\|bedrock}}, depending on the biome's snow accumulation height.		By default, snow generates exclusively in single layers {{in\|java}}, it can be modified with the <code>max_snow_accumulation_height</code> game rule. Snow generates randomized in multiple layers {{in\|bedrock}}, depending on the biome's snow accumulation height.

	Snow generates as [[Minecraft:pile]]s and in multiple layers as part of many snowy plains village structures, which can also be in areas without sky access. Snow also generates in [[Minecraft:Ancient City\|ancient cities]].		Snow generates as [[Minecraft:pile]]s and in multiple layers as part of many snowy plains village structures, which can also be in areas without sky access. Snow also generates in [[Minecraft:Ancient City\|ancient cities]] and [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s. {{Upcoming}}

	{{block distribution}}		{{block distribution}}

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:15, 8 October 2026
Line 69:		Line 69:
	Below are the [[Minecraft:altitude]]s at which rain ends and snow begins, depending on the biome. The exact height of the snow line is randomized. In taigas, for example, the lowest possible snow layer forms at y level 153, and the lowest height where snow forms at all locations is y=168, with snow lines ranging between y levels 153 and 168 across different locations.		Below are the [[Minecraft:altitude]]s at which rain ends and snow begins, depending on the biome. The exact height of the snow line is randomized. In taigas, for example, the lowest possible snow layer forms at y level 153, and the lowest height where snow forms at all locations is y=168, with snow lines ranging between y levels 153 and 168 across different locations.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! width="150" \|Biome		\|-
	! width="500" \|Layer		! width="150" \| Biome
			! width="500" \| Layer
	\|-		\|-
	\| align="left" \|		\| align="left" \|
	* {{BiomeLink\|Snowy Plains\|text=All snowy biomes\|link=Biome#Snowy biomes}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Snowy Plains\|text=All snowy biomes\|link=Biome#Snowy biomes}}
	\| align="center" \|y=-64 (All altitudes)		*{{BiomeLink\|Ice Caves}}{{note\|name=arid}}{{upcoming\|Fourth Drop 2026}}
			\| align="center" \| -64 (All altitudes)
	\|-		\|-
	\| align="left" \|		\| align="left" \|
	* {{BiomeLink\|Windswept Gravelly Hills}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Windswept Gravelly Hills}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Windswept Hills}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Windswept Hills}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Windswept Forest}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Windswept Forest}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Stony Shore}}<ref name="MC-~~2406972~~">{{bug\|MC-240697\|\|It snows in the stony shore biomes from Y {{=}} 118 and above}}</ref>		*{{BiomeLink\|Stony Shore}}<ref name="MC-240697">{{bug\|MC-240697\|\|It snows in the stony shore biomes from Y {{=}} 118 and above}}</ref>
	* {{BiomeLink\|Dripstone Caves}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-142225\|\|Dripstone Caves biome temperature is too cold}}</ref>		*{{BiomeLink\|Dripstone Caves}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-142225\|\|Dripstone Caves biome temperature is too cold}}</ref>{{Note\|name=arid\|Arid biome, this height only causes snow to generate and water to freeze}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Gravelly Mountains+}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Mountain Edge}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Gravelly Mountains+}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	\| align="center" \|120±8		*{{BiomeLink\|Mountain Edge}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
			\| align="center" \| 120±8
	\|-		\|-
	\| align="left" \|		\| align="left" \|
	* {{BiomeLink\|Taiga}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Taiga}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Taiga Hills}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Taiga Hills}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Taiga Mountains}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Taiga Mountains}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	\| align="center" \|160±8		\| align="center" \| 160±8
	\|-		\|-
	\| align="left" \|		\| align="left" \|
	* {{BiomeLink\|Old Growth Pine Taiga}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Old Growth Pine Taiga}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Meadow}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Meadow}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Cherry Grove}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Cherry Grove}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Giant Tree Taiga Hills}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Giant Tree Taiga Hills}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	* {{BiomeLink\|Giant Spruce Taiga Hills}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Giant Spruce Taiga Hills}}{{only\|be\|short=1}}
	\| align="center" \|200±8		\| align="center" \| 200±8
	\|-		\|-
	\| align="left" \|		\| align="left" \|
	* {{BiomeLink\|~~Plains\|text=All others\|link=Biome~~}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Frozen Ocean}}
	\| align="center" \|~~356±8 (out of world)~~		\| align="center" \| -64 or 120±8, depending on location
	\|-		\|-
	\| align="left" \|		\| align="left" \|
	* {{BiomeLink\|Frozen Ocean}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Deep Frozen Ocean}}
	\| align="center" \|~~-64~~ or ~~120±8~~, depending on location		\| align="center" \| 120±8 or 356±8, depending on location
	\|-		\|-
	\| align="left" \|		\| align="left" \|
	* {{BiomeLink\|~~Deep Frozen Ocean~~}}		*{{BiomeLink\|Plains\|text=All others\|link=Biome}}
	\| align="center" \|~~120±8 or~~ 356±8~~, depending on location~~		\| align="center" \| 356±8 (out of world)
	\|}		\|}
	{{IN\|bedrock}}, anywhere from 1-12 layers of snow can build up during snowfall, depending on the biome (see {{Slink\|Biome\|List of biome climates}}). {{IN\|java}}, snowfall creates one layer of snow by default, and the number of layers that can accumulate can be altered by the {{gr\|max_snow_accumulation_height}} game rule: the default value being {{cd\|1}}, while setting it to {{cd\|0}} makes no snow form at all, and setting it to {{cd\|8}} or above lets snow form up to the level of a full block.		{{IN\|bedrock}}, anywhere from 1-12 layers of snow can build up during snowfall, depending on the biome (see {{Slink\|Biome\|List of biome climates}}). {{IN\|java}}, snowfall creates one layer of snow by default, and the number of layers that can accumulate can be altered by the {{gr\|max_snow_accumulation_height}} game rule: the default value being {{cd\|1}}, while setting it to {{cd\|0}} makes no snow form at all, and setting it to {{cd\|8}} or above lets snow form up to the level of a full block.

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:20, 6 September 2026
Line 402:		Line 402:
	* {{nbt\|compound}}: The entity's root tag.		* {{nbt\|compound}}: The entity's root tag.
	** {{nbt\|compound\|FallingBlock}}		** {{nbt\|compound\|FallingBlock}}
	*** {{bedrock nbt\|Block}}		*** {{bedrock nbt/Block}}
	** {{nbt\|byte\|Time}}: The number of ticks the entity has existed. If set to 0, the moment it ticks to 1, it vanishes if the block at its location has a different ID than the entity's <code>FallingBlock.Name</code>. If the block at its location has the same ID as its <code>FallingBlock.Name</code> when <code>Time</code> ticks from 0 to 1, the block is deleted, and the entity continues to fall, having overwritten it. When Time goes above 600, or above 100 while the block is below Y=1 or is outside building height, the entity is deleted. {{Needs testing}}		** {{nbt\|byte\|Time}}: The number of ticks the entity has existed. If set to 0, the moment it ticks to 1, it vanishes if the block at its location has a different ID than the entity's <code>FallingBlock.Name</code>. If the block at its location has the same ID as its <code>FallingBlock.Name</code> when <code>Time</code> ticks from 0 to 1, the block is deleted, and the entity continues to fall, having overwritten it. When Time goes above 600, or above 100 while the block is below Y=1 or is outside building height, the entity is deleted. {{Needs testing}}

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:16, 31 August 2026
Line 521:		Line 521:
	=== Screenshots ===		=== Screenshots ===
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	Snowy Plains.png\|Naturally generated snow in a snowy plains biome.		Snowy Plains.png\|Naturally generated snow in a snowy plains biome
	Ice Spikes.png\|Naturally generated snow in an ice spikes biome.		Ice Spikes.png\|Naturally generated snow in an ice spikes biome
	Snowy Taiga.png\|Naturally generated snow in a snowy taiga biome.		Snowy Taiga.png\|Naturally generated snow in a snowy taiga biome
	ExtremeHillsComparison.png\|Naturally generated snow in windswept hills.		ExtremeHillsComparison.png\|Naturally generated snow in windswept hills
	Floating snow layer.png\|Snow generated floating due to a [[Minecraft:carver\|carver cave]].		Floating snow layer.png\|Snow generated floating due to a [[Minecraft:carver\|carver cave]]
	Snow Plants.jpg\|Snow as seen having the ability to bury certain plants.		Snow Plants.jpg\|Snow as seen having the ability to bury certain plants
	Fox in snow layer.png\|A fox stuck in a snow layer.		Fox in snow layer.png\|A fox stuck in a snow layer
	</gallery>		</gallery>

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:12, 26 July 2026
Line 50:		Line 50:
	Snow naturally generates covering all blocks in [[Minecraft:biomes]] with a temperature that allows [[Minecraft:snowfall]], which depends on the elevation (see {{Slink\|2=Weather}}). Only blocks with direct access to the sky can generate snow layers naturally.<ref>{{bug\|MC-198006\|\|\|WAI}}</ref> {{IN\|be}}, snow can also generate [[Minecraft:snowlogged]] in certain types of vegetation.		Snow naturally generates covering all blocks in [[Minecraft:biomes]] with a temperature that allows [[Minecraft:snowfall]], which depends on the elevation (see {{Slink\|2=Weather}}). Only blocks with direct access to the sky can generate snow layers naturally.<ref>{{bug\|MC-198006\|\|\|WAI}}</ref> {{IN\|be}}, snow can also generate [[Minecraft:snowlogged]] in certain types of vegetation.

	By default, snow generates exclusively in single layers {{in\|java}}, it can be modified with the ~~<code>~~max_snow_accumulation_height~~</code>~~ game rule. Snow generates randomized in multiple layers {{in\|bedrock}}, depending on the biome's snow accumulation height.		By default, snow generates exclusively in single layers {{in\|java}}, it can be modified with the {{gr\|max_snow_accumulation_height}} game rule. Snow generates randomized in multiple layers {{in\|bedrock}}, depending on the biome's snow accumulation height.

	Snow generates as [[Minecraft:pile]]s and in multiple layers as part of many snowy plains village structures, which can also be in areas without sky access. Snow also generates in [[Minecraft:Ancient City\|ancient cities]] and [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s. {{Upcoming}}		Snow generates as [[Minecraft:pile]]s and in multiple layers as part of many snowy plains village structures, which can also be in areas without sky access. Snow also generates in [[Minecraft:Ancient City\|ancient cities]] and [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s. {{Upcoming}}
Line 65:		Line 65:
	=== Post-generation ===		=== Post-generation ===
	==== Weather ====		==== Weather ====
	In snowy biomes or in cold biomes at higher altitudes, the weather can produce snow instead of [[Minecraft:rain]]. In snowy weather, snow generates on random blocks with a complete solid top surface at integer y-values, with a block [[Minecraft:light level]] of 9 or less, with the exception of [[Minecraft:ice]] and [[Minecraft:packed ice]].{{Only\|je\|short=1}} The rate at which snow forms is affected by the ~~[[Minecraft:game rule]]~~ {{cd\|~~randomtickspeed~~}}. {{IN\|be}}, snow can also generate [[Minecraft:snowlogged]] in certain types of vegetation.		In snowy biomes or in cold biomes at higher altitudes, the weather can produce snow instead of [[Minecraft:rain]]. In snowy weather, snow generates on random blocks with a complete solid top surface at integer y-values, with a block [[Minecraft:light level]] of 9 or less, with the exception of [[Minecraft:ice]] and [[Minecraft:packed ice]].{{Only\|je\|short=1}} The rate at which snow forms is affected by the {{gr\|random_tick_speed}} game rule. {{IN\|be}}, snow can also generate [[Minecraft:snowlogged]] in certain types of vegetation.

	Below are the [[Minecraft:altitude]]s at which rain ends and snow begins, depending on the biome. The exact height of the snow line is randomized. In taigas, for example, the lowest possible snow layer forms at y level 153, and the lowest height where snow forms at all locations is y=168, with snow lines ranging between y levels 153 and 168 across different locations.		Below are the [[Minecraft:altitude]]s at which rain ends and snow begins, depending on the biome. The exact height of the snow line is randomized. In taigas, for example, the lowest possible snow layer forms at y level 153, and the lowest height where snow forms at all locations is y=168, with snow lines ranging between y levels 153 and 168 across different locations.
Line 113:		Line 113:
	\| align="center" \|120±8 or 356±8, depending on location		\| align="center" \|120±8 or 356±8, depending on location
	\|}		\|}
	{{IN\|bedrock}}, anywhere from 1-12 layers of snow can build up during snowfall, depending on the biome (see {{Slink\|Biome\|List of biome climates}}). {{IN\|java}}, snowfall creates one layer of snow by default, and the number of layers that can accumulate can be altered by the ~~[[Minecraft:game rule]]~~ {{cd\|max_snow_accumulation_height}}: the default value being {{cd\|1}}, while setting it to {{cd\|0}} makes no snow form at all, and setting it to {{cd\|8}} or above lets snow form up to the level of a full block.		{{IN\|bedrock}}, anywhere from 1-12 layers of snow can build up during snowfall, depending on the biome (see {{Slink\|Biome\|List of biome climates}}). {{IN\|java}}, snowfall creates one layer of snow by default, and the number of layers that can accumulate can be altered by the {{gr\|max_snow_accumulation_height}} game rule: the default value being {{cd\|1}}, while setting it to {{cd\|0}} makes no snow form at all, and setting it to {{cd\|8}} or above lets snow form up to the level of a full block.

	Snow layers do not generate if the ~~game rule~~ {{cd\|~~doWeatherCycle~~}} has been set to {{cd\|false}}.{{only\|bedrock}}		Snow layers do not generate if the {{gr\|doweathercycle}} game rule has been set to {{cd\|false}}.{{only\|bedrock}}

	==== Snow golems ====		==== Snow golems ====
Line 453:		Line 453:
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w03c\|Seven layer high snow now uses correct cullface arguments.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=19w03c\|Seven layer high snow now uses correct cullface arguments.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19\|dev=22w13a\|Snow now generate as part of [[Minecraft:Ancient City\|ancient cities]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19\|dev=22w13a\|Snow now generate as part of [[Minecraft:Ancient City\|ancient cities]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.3\|dev=22w44a\|Added the ~~[[Minecraft:~~game rule]] {{cd\|snowAccumulationHeight}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.3\|dev=22w44a\|Added the game rule {{cd\|snowAccumulationHeight}}.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.2\|dev=23w31a\|The rate of snow accumulation is now affected by the game rule {{cd\|randomTickSpeed}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.2\|dev=23w31a\|The rate of snow accumulation is now affected by the game rule {{cd\|randomTickSpeed}}.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.11\|dev=25w44a\|The game rule {{cd\|snowAccumulationHeight}} has been changed to {{cd\|max_snow_accumulation_height}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.11\|dev=25w44a\|The game rule {{cd\|snowAccumulationHeight}} has been changed to {{cd\|max_snow_accumulation_height}}.}}
Line 461:		Line 461:
	{{HistoryTable		{{HistoryTable
	\|{{HistoryLine\|pocket alpha}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|pocket alpha}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|~~Pre-release~~\|[[File:Snow (layers 1) JE1 BE1.png\|32px]] Added snow to the world generation.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|Demo\|[[File:Snow (layers 1) JE1 BE1.png\|32px]] Added snow to the world generation.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.4.0\|[[File:Snow (layers 1) JE2 BE2.png\|32px]] The model of snow has been changed.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.4.0\|[[File:Snow (layers 1) JE2 BE2.png\|32px]] The model of snow has been changed.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.8.0\|dev=build 1\|Added snow to the [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode [[Minecraft:inventory]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.8.0\|dev=build 1\|Added snow to the [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode [[Minecraft:inventory]].}}