[MOD REQUEST] Deep Dynamic Snow Accumulation + Weather Control

[cabbageyumyum]

Hi everyone,


I’m really enjoying Cities: Skylines 2 and especially love the cold, snowy maps. I’d love to see the game’s snow mechanics expanded with a mod that brings dynamic deep snow accumulation and more immersive weather simulation.

Here’s what I’m hoping for in a mod (modular ideas, any of these would be amazing):

1. Continuous, Dynamic Snow Accumulation
   • Snow depth builds over time during snowstorms.
   • Ability to reach significant depths — meters deep, or even customizable by the player (e.g., 0.5m → 10m or more).
   • Snowdrifts or piling effects would be fantastic if possible.
2. Melting Mechanics
   • Snow melting based on:
     • Temperature (faster melting in warm weather)
     • Elevation (higher ground stays snowy longer)
     • Shade/Building Coverage (optional but would be amazing)
3. Weather Control Tools
   • Menu or tool for triggering blizzards manually.
   • Sliders for intensity, frequency, and temperature control.
   • Creative/sandbox-friendly features for experimenting.
4. Elevation Effects (already partially in-game!)
   • Higher elevation = longer snow retention.
   • Ideally works with custom maps and elevations.

Why This Mod?

• Adds realism and fun to cold-climate cities.
• Makes infrastructure planning more meaningful (plowing, blocked roads, etc.).
• Adds dramatic visual spectacle — who doesn’t want to see 10-foot snowdrifts on skyscrapers or highways?
• Also it would be really cool to have a massive blizzard with 20 feet of snow and see how the game reacts/looks

Technical Thoughts

• Perhaps building off the current snow shader/material but dynamically layering it.
• Optionally adjustable via config files or in-game UI.
• Fully dynamic would be the dream, but even scripted “snow layer depth controls” could be an amazing first step.

I don’t have modding skills myself (happy to help test!), but I wanted to ask:

• Has anyone started working on something like this yet?
• Would anyone be interested in collaborating on this idea?

Thanks for reading