Expanded Snow Systems
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 5.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #12 of 46 Environmental mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Expanded Snow Systems: V1. 4 =========================== News: Updated to 1. 4, dirty edits as well as sound bugs should be fixed now. Added new version that has compatibility for both Dawnguard and Dragonborn (both are required) =========================== Installation: Place the Esp file in the data folder and enable the esp with your mod manager of choice. Unstallation: Delete the Esp file, Suggest doing this from a save thats currently in an interior. Quick note, the mod was done entirely with the CK so Removal should leave nothing behind as there is scripts added by this. =========================== This mod currently adds 3 snow types that each have 3 levels of strength. *Videos all show the LvL 3 severity of each type. Type 1: Based on the vanilla snow storm has, has 3 additional levels that increase wind, the amount of falling snow and lowers visibility via fog levels. xX2boK31I-M Type 2: All new type that adds a more vertically falling snow with low wind influence. Lower fog levels for higher visibility. VzGaWODvbJw Type 3: This type adds very slow, large flake, no wind style snow that falls almost vertically, there is light fog and slightly brighter than the other types. 5H3dky_wbR0 ========================= Regions and types available Winterhold: Type 2 and Type 1, Windy area in general Type 3 Doesn't really fit at this location Windhelm: All, Type 2 and 3 predominant snow patterns type 1 is low chance. Mountains: Type 2 and Type 1, high elevation and windy type 3 doesn't really fit here. Snowy Regions: All, Type 3 has the highest probability but the differences are slight. Coast/IceFlows: Type 2 and Type 3 Low probability. Forgotton Vale: Requires Dawnguard and adds all types with the severe weathers having the lowest probability. None of the vanilla probably weather patterns were removed so there is still the chances of clear/cloudy/normal snows/etc. ========================= Confirmed Compatibilities: Revamped Exterior Fog Wet and Cold More Rain Get Snowy ========================= Confirmed Incompatibilities: Climates of Tamriel: Loading one or the other last will override region lists, also lighting anomalies. Use this version http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/28110 RLWC: Most part compatible if my mod loads after it, but lighting may be strange More Snow: Direct Conflict I edited the same thing Supreme Storms: I edited the snow portion of this, technically compatible if you want the rain but you would have to load mine after to get my changes. RCRN: Modifies region locations and will conflict in the same way as CoT. Also has the added problem of script controlled sound systems for interiors that wont detect my weather patterns. In general if a mod modifies regional weather systems it will conflict in such a way that will be what ever loads last wins situation. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Regarding Frostfall: I don
Expanded Snow Systems by JonusL2D enhances Skyrim's snowy regions—mountains, northern snow fields, Windhelm, and Winterhold—by adding more snow-type weathers. This environmental mod is for players seeking greater weather variety in cold areas. With over 1,000 endorsements and nearly 20,000 downloads, it's a community favorite, though it hasn't been updated since 2013.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with over 1,000 endorsements and nearly 20,000 downloads—clearly a popular pick.
- Adds much-needed variety to snowy areas, making those regions feel more dynamic and immersive.
- Lightweight environmental mod that doesn't overhaul the whole weather system, so it's easy to mix with other mods.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013—might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or other mods.
- Only affects snowy regions, so if you want global weather changes, this won't cover the rest of Skyrim.
For Skyrim players who spend a lot of time in the northern holds and want more weather variety without a full overhaul. Also great for modders looking to build on a stable base. Skip if you want weather changes across the whole map or if you're on a newer Skyrim version and worry about compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod is from 2013, check if you're using Skyrim Legendary Edition or Special Edition—it may need manual tweaks for SE.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of this mod and avoid overwriting other weather mods.
- If you have other weather mods, load this one after them to ensure its snow weathers take priority in snowy regions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- JonusL2D
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 19,694
- Endorsements
- 1,051
- Category
- Environmental
- Created
- 12/9/2012
- Updated
- 11/5/2013
🔗 Required By 2 Mods
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