There is something about a winter scene that awakens the senses. Many people look forward to taking in freshly fallen snow. And even those in warm climates enjoy winter images during the holiday season. A cup of hot cocoa is enough to get anyone going.
So, thinking about a winter wonderland seems a natural fit. There are so many touches – big and small – that can dress your website for the cold. It could be as simple as a few dancing snowflakes or as grand as a view from the North Pole.
We made our way through CodePen in search of great winter-themed CSS and JavaScript snippets. Assemble and check out these creative and fun examples!
Snowflakes falling with CSS & JavaScript by Greg Vissing
We have to start with snow, right? And these highly detailed flakes provide a prime example of a virtual blizzard. This would make a great page background or serve as part of a seasonal hero banner.
Check out the CodePen Pen Challenge – Snow by Greg Vissing
360° Realistic Ice Cube by Matthias Hurrle
This highly realistic 3D ice block uses noise effects to perfection. Note the distorted transparency as you look through to the other side. Grab the block with your mouse to get a full 360° view.
See The Pen Just Ice by Matthias Hurrle
Winter Paper Cut Scene with CSS & JS by Lia Tsernant
With cool colors and paper cut artwork, this winter night scene is as relaxing as it is beautiful. The gentle snowfall is generated via particles.js, and SVG powers the razor-sharp illustrations. It all makes for a stunning presentation that puts a new spin on traditional handicrafts.
See the Winter Pen cut paper by Lia Tsernant
Crystallized star ice by Liam Egan
Watch as this icy work of art slowly takes shape. It is reminiscent of the unique crystal formations you might see after a winter storm. Oh, and feel free to poke holes with your touch device!
See the Star Ice Pen by Liam Egan
CSS Animated Snow Fox by David Khourshid
This cuddly creature is made entirely of HTML and CSS. There are lots of fun details here, like the fluffy tail and the slightly bendy head. The presentation will make it snow.
Check out the Snow Fox CSS Pen by David Khourshid
Light & Dark Mode Snow dome by Vangel Tzo
The beauty of a snow globe is that it provides you with a winter scene on demand. But what if it could also give you day and night? That’s the essence of this fragment, which offers a switch for light and dark modes. A bit of jQuery can.
Check out the Snowglobe Pen 🔮 by Vangel Tzo
Snow Clearing Squirrel Loader by Chris Gannon
Clearing snow piles is generally not considered an advantage for winter. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun with the concept. Enjoy watching this fierce squirrel push snow across the screen in this cheeky loading graphic.
Check out Chris Gannon’s Clear Snow Pen Squirrel Loader
Pixel snow 8 bit with octarmshq
If you’re looking for something a little quainter, this 8-bit snow might be just the thing. Watch with delight as little squares fill the air with the spirit of winter. Pixel snow for everyone!
Check out the Snow Pen 8bit at eightarmshq
Winterize Your Website with Cool Features
Adding seasonal elements to your website is a fun way to connect with users. And the clips above show that there are several stages of participation. Amazing animations, icons, or even winter color schemes are possible. But they are only the tip of the iceberg.
Looking for more winter themed clips? Hop into your sleigh and visit our CodePen collection!
