About Snow in Minecraft
Snow layers are thin sheets of snow that fall in cold biomes and stack up to eight layers high. They are harvested with a shovel and used for decoration, snow golems, and terrain detailing.
Snow Command Examples
- Give 1 to nearest player:
/give @p minecraft:snow 1 - Give 1 to yourself:
/give @s minecraft:snow 1 - Give to a specific player:
/give PlayerName minecraft:snow 1 - Clear from inventory:
/clear @p minecraft:snow
Snow FAQ
What is the item ID for Snow?
The item ID for Snow is minecraft:snow. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.
What is the numerical ID for Snow?
Snow has the historical numerical ID 78, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:snow instead.
How do I give myself Snow in Minecraft?
Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:snow 1 to give the nearest player one Snow. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.
How many Snow can stack in one slot?
Snow stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.
How do you craft Snow?
Snow is crafted on a crafting table with 3 snow blocks, which yields 6 Snow.
Sources and Data Review
Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .
