Google Let It Snow Easter Egg transforms your screen into a cozy winter wonderland. Snowflakes drift down from the top of the page, gently settling on everything below. Over time, frost creeps in from the edges until the entire screen looks frozen over. It’s not a game — just a peaceful, atmospheric experience that captures the feeling of watching snow fall on a quiet winter day.
Google first launched this Easter egg in December 2011 as a seasonal surprise. Users who searched “let it snow” would watch their search results gradually disappear under a blanket of digital snow. The effect spread quickly across social media as people shared screenshots of their frozen screens and drew messages in the frost. It became one of Google’s most beloved holiday features and a small annual tradition for many users.
What made this Easter egg special was the attention to detail. The snowflakes didn’t just fall in a uniform pattern — each one followed its own unique path, creating natural-looking snowfall. Snow accumulated realistically on buttons, text, and images based on their shapes and positions. The frost layer built up gradually from the edges, just like real ice forming on a cold window. Google used CSS animations and JavaScript to make everything feel smooth and organic rather than mechanical.
The interactive element was simple but satisfying. Once the screen was fully frosted, you could use your mouse or finger to draw in the frost — just like tracing shapes on a frozen car window. A “Defrost” button appeared where the search icon normally sits, and clicking it cleared away all the snow and ice instantly so you could start the effect over again.
Google eventually retired the original Let It Snow trick as part of their rotation of seasonal content, but the experience lives on through preserved versions.
How To Play Google Let It Snow Easter Egg
The snowfall begins automatically when you load the page. Watch as snowflakes start drifting down from the top of the screen.
Give it time. The snow accumulates gradually, settling on page elements and building up over several seconds. Frost slowly creeps in from the edges of the screen, eventually covering everything in a hazy, icy layer.
Once the screen is fully frosted, use your mouse or finger to draw in the frost. Click and drag to trace shapes, write messages, or clear small patches — just like drawing on a frozen window.
When you’re ready to reset, click the “Defrost” button. This clears all the snow and frost instantly, returning the page to normal. The snowfall then starts again from the beginning, so you can enjoy the effect as many times as you like.
The Easter egg works on both desktop and mobile devices.