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== Generation ==
== Generation ==
Snowy plains generate in areas with very low temperature and low to medium humidity, more frequently at negative weirdness. They can border [[Minecraft:plains]], [[Minecraft:snowy taiga]]s, [[Minecraft:ice spikes]], [[Minecraft:forest]]s, and [[Minecraft:windswept gravelly hills]].  
Snowy plains generate where temperatures are very low and humidity is low to moderate. [[Minecraft:Frozen river]]s frequently meander through snowy plains, and they commonly border [[Minecraft:frozen ocean]]s, either directly or separated by [[Minecraft:snowy beach]]es or [[Minecraft:stony shore]]s.  


At higher elevations, snowy plains give way to [[Minecraft:snowy slopes]], [[Minecraft:jagged peaks]] and [[Minecraft:frozen peaks]], less frequently to [[Minecraft:grove]]s. Regular snowy plains are often separated from ice spikes or snowy taigas by [[Minecraft:frozen river]]s.
[[Minecraft:Snowy taiga]]s and [[Minecraft:ice spikes]] often border snowy plains, sometimes separated by frozen rivers. Where erosion is low, snowy plains are replaced by large areas of [[Minecraft:snowy slopes]] or [[Minecraft:grove]]s, which can climb further to [[Minecraft:jagged peaks]] or [[Minecraft:frozen peaks]]. A thin snowy plains biome may generate in the lowest part of such mountain valleys.


In coastal areas, snowy plains border [[Minecraft:frozen ocean]]s, with [[Minecraft:snowy beach]]es or [[Minecraft:stony shore]]s generating along the coastline.
[[Minecraft:Windswept gravelly hills]] and [[Minecraft:windswept hills]] can generate nearby when the erosion is high. [[Minecraft:Plains]] and [[Minecraft:forest]] biomes generate where the temperature rises.
 
[[Minecraft:Ice caves]],{{upcoming|Fourth Drop 2026}} [[Minecraft:sulfur caves]], and [[Minecraft:dripstone caves]] are somewhat common beneath snowy plains. The [[Minecraft:deep dark]] may generate beneath elevated terrain or near slope biomes.


== Description ==
== Description ==
Snowy plains are plains covered with [[Minecraft:snow]] layers, which are often stacked {{in|BE}} due to a higher snow accumulation. [[Minecraft:Aquifers]] and [[Minecraft:spring]]s freeze over soon after generation due to the temperature if not exposed to light; thus, [[Minecraft:sugar cane]] that generates alongside water sources often uproot itself shortly after. [[Minecraft:Lava lake]]s and lava springs that generate within the snowy plains biomes melt the snow layers around them.  
Snowy plains are plains covered with [[Minecraft:snow]] layers, which are often stacked {{in|BE}} due to a higher snow accumulation. [[Minecraft:Aquifers]] and [[Minecraft:spring]]s freeze over soon after generation due to the temperature if not exposed to light; thus, [[Minecraft:sugar cane]] that generates alongside water sources often uproot itself shortly after. [[Minecraft:Lava lake]]s and lava springs that generate within the snowy plains biomes melt the snow layers around them.  


[[Minecraft:Polar bear]]s and [[Minecraft:rabbit]]s are the only passive mobs spawning here. At nighttime, in ''Bedrock Edition'', no other hostile mobs than [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s, and their cold [[Minecraft:stray]] variants can spawn here. Rarely, [[Minecraft:zombie horsemen]] can also spawn, as well as other hostile mobs {{in|je}}.
[[Minecraft:Polar bear]]s and [[Minecraft:rabbit]]s are the only passive mobs spawning here. At nighttime or during thunderstorms, in ''Bedrock Edition'', no other hostile mobs than [[Minecraft:frostbite]]s,{{upcoming|Fourth Drop 2026}} [[Minecraft:skeleton]]s, and their cold [[Minecraft:stray]] variants can spawn here. Rarely, [[Minecraft:zombie horsemen]] can also spawn, as well as other hostile mobs {{in|je}}.


[[Minecraft:Igloo]]s are typical structures in snowy plains. [[Minecraft:Village]]s generate commonly, with structures made of [[Minecraft:Spruce Planks|spruce]] wood, and [[Minecraft:pillager outpost]]s can also be found.
[[Minecraft:Igloo]]s are typical structures in snowy plains. [[Minecraft:Village]]s generate commonly, with structures made of [[Minecraft:Spruce Planks|spruce]] wood, and [[Minecraft:pillager outpost]]s can also be found.
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== Data values ==
== Data values ==
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== Achievements ==
== Achievements ==
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|{{HistoryLine||1.21.90|dev=Preview 1.21.90.26|Added cold color grading and lighting to snowy plains with [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]].}}
|{{HistoryLine||1.21.90|dev=Preview 1.21.90.26|Added cold color grading and lighting to snowy plains with [[Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals]].}}
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|{{HistoryLine||1.21.100|dev=Preview 1.21.100.20|Trees now generate more frequently.}}
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File:HotandCold.png|A snowy tundra village reaching to the neighboring [[Minecraft:savanna]]
File:HotandCold.png|A snowy tundra village reaching to the neighboring [[Minecraft:savanna]]
File:Jungle edge and snowy tundra.png|A [[Minecraft:jungle edge]] and snowy tundra generated next to each other
File:Jungle edge and snowy tundra.png|A [[Minecraft:jungle edge]] and snowy tundra generated next to each other
File:Preset snowy village.png|The Snowy Village [[Minecraft:seed template]]
File:Preset snowy village.png|The old Snowy Village ([[Minecraft:Seed Templates|seed preset]]) discontinued
File:TundraBiome.png|An old frozen river running through a snowy plains biome.
File:TundraBiome.png|An old frozen river running through a snowy plains biome.
File:Preset snow day.jpg|The Snow Day seed template
File:Preset snow day.jpg|The Snow Day ([[Minecraft:Seed Templates|seed preset]]) discontinued in [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition 1.9.0|1.9.0]]
File:Snowy Tundra single biome pre-1.18.png|A snowy plains [[Minecraft:single biome]] world before [[Minecraft:1.18]]
File:Snowy Tundra single biome pre-1.18.png|A snowy plains [[Minecraft:single biome]] world before [[Minecraft:1.18]]
File:Snowy Tundra RTX.png|A snowy tundra with [[Minecraft:ray tracing]]  
File:Snowy Tundra RTX.png|A snowy tundra with [[Minecraft:ray tracing]]
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File:Stay Cool.jpg|Artwork of a snowy village
File:Stay Cool.jpg|Artwork of a snowy village
File:Bamboo sherpa winter ad.jpg|A bamboo sherpa decorated with a snowy plains and its residents
File:Bamboo sherpa winter ad.jpg|A bamboo sherpa decorated with a snowy plains and its residents
File:SSBU-Minecraft World Snowy Tundra.png|The snowy plains version of the stage from ''[[Minecraft:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
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Latest revision as of 11:21, 24 October 2026

Template:Infobox biome The snowy plains or ice plains are Minecraft:snow-covered grassland Minecraft:biomes in the Minecraft:Overworld that usually generate near other snowy biomes.

Generation

Snowy plains generate where temperatures are very low and humidity is low to moderate. Minecraft:Frozen rivers frequently meander through snowy plains, and they commonly border Minecraft:frozen oceans, either directly or separated by Minecraft:snowy beaches or Minecraft:stony shores.

Minecraft:Snowy taigas and Minecraft:ice spikes often border snowy plains, sometimes separated by frozen rivers. Where erosion is low, snowy plains are replaced by large areas of Minecraft:snowy slopes or Minecraft:groves, which can climb further to Minecraft:jagged peaks or Minecraft:frozen peaks. A thin snowy plains biome may generate in the lowest part of such mountain valleys.

Minecraft:Windswept gravelly hills and Minecraft:windswept hills can generate nearby when the erosion is high. Minecraft:Plains and Minecraft:forest biomes generate where the temperature rises.

Minecraft:Ice caves,Template:Upcoming Minecraft:sulfur caves, and Minecraft:dripstone caves are somewhat common beneath snowy plains. The Minecraft:deep dark may generate beneath elevated terrain or near slope biomes.

Description

Snowy plains are plains covered with Minecraft:snow layers, which are often stacked Template:In due to a higher snow accumulation. Minecraft:Aquifers and Minecraft:springs freeze over soon after generation due to the temperature if not exposed to light; thus, Minecraft:sugar cane that generates alongside water sources often uproot itself shortly after. Minecraft:Lava lakes and lava springs that generate within the snowy plains biomes melt the snow layers around them.

Minecraft:Polar bears and Minecraft:rabbits are the only passive mobs spawning here. At nighttime or during thunderstorms, in Bedrock Edition, no other hostile mobs than Minecraft:frostbites,Template:Upcoming Minecraft:skeletons, and their cold Minecraft:stray variants can spawn here. Rarely, Minecraft:zombie horsemen can also spawn, as well as other hostile mobs Template:In.

Minecraft:Igloos are typical structures in snowy plains. Minecraft:Villages generate commonly, with structures made of spruce wood, and Minecraft:pillager outposts can also be found.

With Minecraft:Vibrant Visuals, snowy plains use default atmospherics with a strong cold color grading, making the biome appear icy blue. They have cold sunlight, which appears slightly brighter at dusk and dawn.

Mobs

The following mobs naturally spawn here:

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Sounds

Music

These music tracks play while the player is in snowy plains:

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Data values

ID

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Biome definition

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Achievements

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Advancements

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Videos

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History

Java Edition

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Bedrock Edition

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Legacy Console Edition

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New Nintendo 3DS Edition

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Issues

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Gallery

Screenshots

Historical screenshots

Mojang screenshots

In other media

See also

References

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External links

Navigation

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