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	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}}
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	=== 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.
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	\| 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 ====
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	\|{{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}}.}}
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	{{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]].}}

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	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}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w28b\|The number of [[Minecraft:snowball]]s dropped from snow has been increased from 1-8 to 2-9, depending on thickness.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w28b\|The number of [[Minecraft:snowball]]s dropped from snow has been increased from 1-8 to 2-9, depending on thickness.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8.1\|dev=pre1\|Placing a snow layer against the side of a snow with multiple layers now places snow next to it, instead of adding another layer to it. Placing snow against the side of a single layer still adds another layer.\|Placing a snow layer in the same location as other snow layers by aiming at adjacent blocks now adds an additional layer if possible instead of replacing all of the snow with 1 layer.{{info needed\|was the change in 1.8.1-pre1 reverted before this?}}}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8.1\|dev=pre1\|Placing a snow layer against the side of a snow with multiple layers now places snow next to it, instead of adding another layer to it. Placing snow against the side of a single layer still adds another layer.\|Placing a snow layer in the same location as other snow layers by aiming at adjacent blocks now adds an additional layer if possible instead of replacing all of the snow with 1 layer.{{info needed\|was the change in 1.8.1-pre1 reverted before this?}}}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.12\|dev=17w15a\|Snow can now be placed on top of upside-down [[Minecraft:stairs]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.13\|dev=17w47a\|Layer 1 snow now has empty collision instead of solid collision of height 0, allowing entities to once again pass through it.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.13\|dev=17w47a\|Layer 1 snow now has empty collision instead of solid collision of height 0, allowing entities to once again pass through it.
	\|Placing a snow layer against the side of a single snow layer now places snow next to the block instead of adding a second layer to it.		\|Placing a snow layer against the side of a single snow layer now places snow next to the block instead of adding a second layer to it.

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	\|[[Minecraft:Glow Lichen]]		\|[[Minecraft:Glow Lichen]]

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.3\|dev=22w44a\|Added the [[Minecraft:game rule]] {{cd\|snowAccumulationHeight}}.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.3\|dev=22w44a\|Added the [[Minecraft: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}}.}}
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	\|Added [[Minecraft:snow golem]]s, which leave a trail of snow behind them, making snow easier to farm.}}		\|Added [[Minecraft:snow golem]]s, which leave a trail of snow behind them, making snow easier to farm.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.3.1\|dev=12w21a\|Snow has been made available in the [[Minecraft:creative inventory]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.3.1\|dev=12w21a\|Snow has been made available in the [[Minecraft:creative inventory]].}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.4.2\|dev=12w38a\|Added new walking, breaking, and placing sounds for snow.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.5\|dev=13w05a\|Snow can now be [[Minecraft:crafting\|crafted]] and is obtainable in [[Minecraft:Survival]] mode.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.5\|dev=13w05a\|Snow can now be [[Minecraft:crafting\|crafted]] and is obtainable in [[Minecraft:Survival]] mode.
	\|Stacked snow layers now have correct collisions, and can be placed.}}		\|Stacked snow layers now have correct collisions, and can be placed.}}

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	{{HistoryTable		{{HistoryTable
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|May 20, 2009\|link=wordofnotch:110593679\|[[Minecraft:Notch]] briefly mentioned, "Winter is an awesome idea. I can see snow and tiles slowly getting covered in a layer of snow. Also, ice on lakes. :D"}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|May 20, 2009\|link=wordofnotch:110593679\|[[Minecraft:Notch]] briefly mentioned, "Winter is an awesome idea. I can see snow and tiles slowly getting covered in a layer of snow. Also, ice on lakes. :D"}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|May 21, 2009\|link=wordofnotch:110762705\|Notch ~~reveals~~ that snow "on top of topmost tiles" was on his to-do list.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|May 21, 2009\|link=wordofnotch:110762705\|Notch revealed that snow "on top of topmost tiles" was on his to-do list.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|April 15, 2011\|link=https://x.com/notch/status/58815655419461632\|Notch mentioned that entities walking through snow would produce snow particles around their feet; this, however, was never implemented in a public version.}}
	}}		}}

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	If a shovel is enchanted with [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]], snow drops itself at one item per layer, except for 8 layers, which drop a [[Minecraft:snow block]] instead.<ref name="MC-134408">{{bug\|MC-134408\|\|Breaking 8-level snow layer with Silk Touch drops snow block}}</ref> Breaking snow with any other tool, even if enchanted with Silk Touch, drops nothing.		If a shovel is enchanted with [[Minecraft:Silk Touch]], snow drops itself at one item per layer, except for 8 layers, which drop a [[Minecraft:snow block]] instead.<ref name="MC-134408">{{bug\|MC-134408\|\|Breaking 8-level snow layer with Silk Touch drops snow block}}</ref> Breaking snow with any other tool, even if enchanted with Silk Touch, drops nothing.

	{{breaking row\|horizontal=1\|Snow\|Shovel\|Wood}}		{{breaking row\|horizontal=1\|drop = 0\|Snow\|Shovel\|Wood}}

	Snow breaks and drops nothing if:		Snow breaks and drops nothing if:

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	\| 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\|~~snowAccumulationHeight~~}}: 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 [[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.

	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 game rule {{cd\|doWeatherCycle}} has been set to {{cd\|false}}.{{only\|bedrock}}

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	* {{BiomeLink\|Frozen Ocean}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Frozen Ocean}}
	\| align="center" \|~~Between~~ -64 ~~and~~ 120±8, depending on location		\| align="center" \|-64 or 120±8, depending on location
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	\| align="left" \|		\| align="left" \|
	* {{BiomeLink\|Deep Frozen Ocean}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Deep Frozen Ocean}}
	\| align="center" \|~~Between~~ 120±8 ~~and~~ 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\|snowAccumulationHeight}}: 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 [[Minecraft:game rule]] {{cd\|snowAccumulationHeight}}: 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.

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	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}}
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	=== 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.
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	\| 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 ====
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	\|{{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}}.}}
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	\|{{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]].}}

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w28b\|The number of [[Minecraft:snowball]]s dropped from snow has been increased from 1-8 to 2-9, depending on thickness.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8\|dev=14w28b\|The number of [[Minecraft:snowball]]s dropped from snow has been increased from 1-8 to 2-9, depending on thickness.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8.1\|dev=pre1\|Placing a snow layer against the side of a snow with multiple layers now places snow next to it, instead of adding another layer to it. Placing snow against the side of a single layer still adds another layer.\|Placing a snow layer in the same location as other snow layers by aiming at adjacent blocks now adds an additional layer if possible instead of replacing all of the snow with 1 layer.{{info needed\|was the change in 1.8.1-pre1 reverted before this?}}}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.8.1\|dev=pre1\|Placing a snow layer against the side of a snow with multiple layers now places snow next to it, instead of adding another layer to it. Placing snow against the side of a single layer still adds another layer.\|Placing a snow layer in the same location as other snow layers by aiming at adjacent blocks now adds an additional layer if possible instead of replacing all of the snow with 1 layer.{{info needed\|was the change in 1.8.1-pre1 reverted before this?}}}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.12\|dev=17w15a\|Snow can now be placed on top of upside-down [[Minecraft:stairs]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.13\|dev=17w47a\|Layer 1 snow now has empty collision instead of solid collision of height 0, allowing entities to once again pass through it.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.13\|dev=17w47a\|Layer 1 snow now has empty collision instead of solid collision of height 0, allowing entities to once again pass through it.
	\|Placing a snow layer against the side of a single snow layer now places snow next to the block instead of adding a second layer to it.		\|Placing a snow layer against the side of a single snow layer now places snow next to the block instead of adding a second layer to it.

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	* {{BiomeLink\|Frozen Ocean}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Frozen Ocean}}
	\| align="center" \|~~Between~~ -64 ~~and~~ 120±8, depending on location		\| align="center" \|-64 or 120±8, depending on location
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	* {{BiomeLink\|Deep Frozen Ocean}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Deep Frozen Ocean}}
	\| align="center" \|~~Between~~ 120±8 ~~and~~ 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\|snowAccumulationHeight}}: 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 [[Minecraft:game rule]] {{cd\|snowAccumulationHeight}}: 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.