
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.
Quick answer
Which Wintery Atmosphere release should I use?
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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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?

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
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.9
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 31 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Wintery Atmosphere versions and loaders
2.0
wintery-atmosphere-2.0.0.jar
24 Aug 2026
2.0
wintery-atmosphere-2.0.0.jar
24 Aug 2026
2.0
wintery-atmosphere-2.0.0.jar
24 Aug 2026
2.0
wintery-atmosphere-2.0.0.jar
24 Aug 2026
2.0
wintery-atmosphere-2.0.0.jar
24 Aug 2026
1.0.1
wintery-atmosphere-1.0.1.jar
7 Dec 2025
1.0.0
wa_1.21-1.21.10_1.0.0.jar
6 Dec 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.