Sound libraries

Snow Sound Effects

Snow sound effects from the moment it lands to the moment someone ruins it. Footsteps crunching through it. Snowballs thudding into things. Skis carving down a slope, cars sloshing past in the slush. Then the big stuff, with arctic wind and full-on blizzards. There's designed snow and ice for games as well. Proper winter.

Libraries
32
Publishers
19
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$7 to $499
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Recorded or designed
RecordedDesigned

Recorded means captured in the field or a studio. Designed means built from other material.

Channel format
MonoStereoM/SSurroundAmbisonic

Mono for 3D positional audio. Ambisonic and surround for immersive mixes.

Embedded metadata
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96 kHz, 24-bit.
Icy snow footstep sound effects performed at minus 12 degrees Celsius on open field, covering sneaking, walking, running, sprinting, jump takeoffs and landings, scuffs, skids, and long slides across 173 files.
173 files · 145 MB · Metadata
96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This mini library contains over 200 recorded and designed sound effects of elemental forces, including fire, water, earth, air, glass, and electromagnetic textures.
200 files · 3.71 GB · Metadata
96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Featuring 1,900+ recorded and designed sound effects, this library covers elemental textures including air thrusts, electromagnetic ambiences, fire crackles, liquid splashes, glass shatters, and gritty earth movements.
1,900 files · 24.2 GB · Metadata
-20%
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Authentic sound effects from Italian Alps skiing, featuring carving turns, powder runs, equipment interactions, and lift ambience - recorded in high-quality 192kHz format with detailed metadata.
114 files · 1.48 GB · Metadata
Was $35.00, now $28.00
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Meticulously captured sound effects span diverse wind atmospheres, from gentle forest breezes to powerful valley gusts, featuring seasonal variations and natural elements across multiple outdoor environments.
32 files · 2.20 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Captured during severe winter storms across multiple US cities, this collection features authentic snow and ice sound effects, including footsteps, impacts, and breaking frost elements.
756 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This Arctic sound effects library captures seasonal winds across Lapland's diverse landscapes, featuring natural elements from creaking trees to shifting snow, recorded in various Finnish environments.
19 files · 2.51 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Natural wind sound effects spanning forests, fields, and valleys feature authentic recordings of gentle breezes to intense gusts, complete with seasonal variations and wildlife ambience.
36 files · 2.97 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Natural snow recordings deliver crisp sound effects of impacts, hits, and crushing movements, offering 80 high-definition samples for winter-themed audio projects.
80 files · 170 MB · Metadata
Only on Sonniss
48 to 96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This comprehensive ice sound effects library features 456 high-quality WAV files, capturing everything from delicate ice cracks to thunderous glacier movements, recorded using 100kHz microphones at pristine 192kHz resolution.
456 files · 1.92 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Meticulous 24-bit winter sound effects capture diverse snowy activities, from crunching footsteps to snowball impacts, bringing authentic frigid atmosphere to media productions.
95 files · 311 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Inside Santa's magical workshop, meticulously recorded sound effects capture elves tinkering, reindeer pulling sleighs, and festive vocal performances, all delivered in pristine 24-bit quality.
199 files · 827 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Haunting Arctic recordings captured in Lapland transformed into powerful sound effects, featuring icy impacts, snowy whooshes, and chilling drones crafted from natural winter elements.
111 files · 1.11 GB · Metadata
-40%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Experimental ice sound effects showcase natural and manipulated recordings, featuring 47 high-quality files of crackling, shattering, and glitch elements - perfect for creating otherworldly atmospheres and textures.
47 files · 262 MB · Metadata
Was $25.00, now $15.00
Add Designed Ice to cart
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Captured in Finland's tranquil Lapland, this collection features authentic snowball sound effects impacting various surfaces, from tree trunks to iron shovels, with different snow consistencies.
26 files · 124 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Diverse arctic water sound effects captured in Lapland, featuring mountain brooks, frozen streams, waterfalls, and unique elements like icicle drips on pristine snow.
50 files · 3.61 GB · Metadata
-25%
44.1 to 48 kHz, 16 to 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This collection offers 40 high-quality sound effects capturing authentic snow and ice textures, perfectly suited for creating immersive wintry environments in professional productions.
40 files · 45 MB
Was $10.00, now $7.50
Add Snow & Ice Textures to cart
-25%
44.1 to 48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This comprehensive collection features 40 professionally recorded snow footstep sound effects, captured with Zoom H1N equipment, covering various snow conditions for gaming and film projects.
40 files · 19.5 MB
Was $10.00, now $7.50
Add Snow Footsteps to cart
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Through specialized recording equipment, this collection captures unique sound effects of ice-covered snow, including footsteps, impacts, and stress cracks in high-quality 96k/24bit format.
147 files · 266 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Meticulously recorded in Tuscany's diverse landscapes, this collection features layered sound effects of wind interacting with forests, valleys, and seasonal elements throughout the year.
68 files · 5.17 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24 to 32-bit. Formats: Stereo, M/S.
A comprehensive library of high-quality sound effects spanning 41 categories, featuring meticulously edited 24/32-bit recordings, from ambient nature sounds to mechanical and human-generated audio elements.
1,254 files · 8.7 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professional audio recordings featuring snowy footsteps, icy debris and sound effects. Captured using high-end equipment, the collection includes snowball impacts, ice scrapes, and detailed winter movement variations.
300 files · 540 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround, Ambisonic B.
This immersive collection captures pristine snow and ice sound effects from mountain slopes and frozen shores, featuring detailed recordings in multiple audio formats alongside 360-degree video references.
26 files · 36.5 GB · Metadata

From the stillness of a forest after fresh snowfall to biting wind ripping through a frozen landscape, these libraries give you believable winter audio. No frostbite needed. Snowy forests, dramatic storms and everything in between. Weather, Rain, Wind, Ice, and Nature Ambience sit next door.

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Where do I start?

Tell us what you are making and we will narrow it down for you. Or start from a recordist whose work you already know. Some release here and nowhere else.

Can I use these commercially?

Yes. One licence covers commercial use, including client work, broadcast and games. No subscription, and nothing expires.

Film, games, audiobooks, all of it?

All of it. The licence does not care what you are making. Audiobooks, podcasts, film, television, games, theatre, advertising, installations.

Do you accept AI-generated sounds?

No. Every library here was recorded or designed by people. We do not accept generated audio from publishers.

How do I know a sound is in there before I pay?

Libraries publish a full tracklist, linked on the library page, and you can play the previews first. Still not sure? Ask us and we will check for you.

Will the files work with my setup?

Everything is WAV. 4,112 libraries carry embedded metadata for Soundminer and UCS, and the sample rate, bit depth and channel format are shown on the library page before you open it.

Where are the full licence terms?

On the licence page, in full, before you buy. Studio and multi-seat terms are there too.

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