Stop Snow from Piling Up
Prevent snow layers stacking during snowfall
✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026Sets the maximum snow-layer accumulation to 0, so snowfall no longer leaves snow layers on the ground at all. Keeps paths, farms, and rooftop details clean in snowy biomes without armies of torches. Default is 1; raise it up to 8 for deep snow.
/gamerule snowAccumulationHeight 034 characters
- Java: yes
- Bedrock: no
- Command block: yes
- Needs cheats / OP: yes
How to use
- Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
- Paste the command and press Enter.
- Falling snow stops leaving layers on the ground.
- Set it to 8 instead if you want dramatic deep-snow drifts.
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