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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Wintery Atmosphere

Adds snow particles falling from snow, snow blocks, and powder snow when there's air or transparent blocks underneath, plus frost overlays on glass and other clear surfaces near snow.

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Quick answer

Which Wintery Atmosphere release should I use?

Updated today
Latest stable file 2.0
Game version 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2
Loader Fabric

Wintery Atmosphere 2.0 targets 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Wintery Atmosphere required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked client-only.

What else does Wintery Atmosphere 2.0 need?

2.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Wintery Atmosphere without breaking your instance.

Built for Wintery Atmosphere 2.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2.0. It targets 1.18, 1.18.1, 1.18.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.0. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Wintery Atmosphere add?

wintery atmosphere banner

A small client-side Fabric mod that makes snowy places feel alive.

Snowflakes drift from snowy overhangs, cliffs, and cave entrances. Frost quietly builds up on glass and other transparent surfaces near snow.

No new blocks. No items. No mechanics. No gameplay changes.
Just a little more winter.


Snow Drip

Snow naturally falls from:

  • Snow layers
  • Snow blocks
  • Powder snow
  • Hollow transparent blocks, such as glass panes

Particles appear wherever there is open space underneath, making snowy overhangs and cave entrances feel more natural.


Frost

Snow can leave a subtle layer of frost on nearby transparent surfaces.

Supported surfaces include:

  • Glass
  • Glass panes
  • Other transparent full blocks

The effect stays purely visual and disappears when the conditions for frost are no longer met.


Sign Frost

Signs and hanging signs can also become frosted over, adding another small detail to snowy builds.

Available on Minecraft 26.x only.


Designed to Stay Out of the Way

Wintery Atmosphere is fully client-side and intentionally lightweight.

It doesn't add items, blocks, recipes, entities, or gameplay mechanics. It simply adds environmental details that make snowy areas feel a little less static.


Dependencies

Required

  • Fabric API

Compatibility

Minecraft Support
26.x Supported
1.21.x Supported
1.20.x Supported
1.19.x Supported
1.18.x Supported

Use the jar that matches your Minecraft version.

Project description from Modrinth.

Pick your setup

Wintery Atmosphere by Minecraft version and loader

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31 available setups

Showing the newest 12 of 31 game versions. Older files are in the list below.

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Recent files

Wintery Atmosphere versions and loaders

7 of 7 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.