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Snow accumulation

World mechanic

Snow accumulation

While it snows, Snow builds up on open ground in cold places, by default 1 layer high.

Rules

WeatherIt must be raining in the world, and the spot must be cold enough for the rain to fall as snow.
TemperatureThe temperature at the spot must be below 0.15, in a biome that has precipitation.
LightBlock light at the spot must be below 10. Sky light does not count.
Where it landsSnow lands on top of the highest block of a column. The space there must be Air or Snow, on a block that Snow can rest on.
Layer limitThe Snow accumulation height game rule sets the limit: 1 layer by default, 8 at most, and 0 for no accumulation.
GrowthEach time snow lands on a spot, it places Snow there or adds 1 layer to Snow already there, up to the limit.
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