> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://manual.xlights.org/xlights/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://manual.xlights.org/xlights/effects/off/snow-storm.md).

# Snow Storm

![Icon](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c06bbd19f0ef6876e2ab1a71ded6b09e7c45ad2a%2Fimage.png?alt=media)

![Sequencer Grid](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b69f1639a259ab593d2e4fecebc5bbbb437695f6%2Fimage%20\(775\).png?alt=media)

![](https://1941201815-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LZ2Jwp7mRP9HqIZtQ_h%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ea1696bdf36fbb510b28765bfedc43d5d6d5a04e%2Fimage.png?alt=media)

The Snow Storm effect paints a picture of particles blowing i.e. a similar to an ice or dust storm. One or multiple colors can be used for the effect.

| Option/Settings  | Description                                                                                                   |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Max Flakes**   | Defines the relative % of particles that should be used for the effect from a small number to a large number. |
| **Trail Length** | Defines and controls the length of the trail that the particles leave before fading out.                      |
| **Speed**        | Controls the speed at which the flakes descend.                                                               |