GTA 5 Winter Mod — Complete Snow Transformation 2026

Winter Mod Complete — Transform GTA 5 Into a Snowy Paradise

Experience Los Santos like never before with the Winter Mod Complete for GTA 5. This comprehensive modification replaces the sunny Southern California landscape with a full winter environment — snow blankets every surface, ice covers roads and sidewalks, frozen lakes dot the countryside, and a perpetual winter atmosphere envelops the entire map. It's the most thorough snow transformation available, going far beyond the basic snow weather toggle that Rockstar includes during holiday events.

What Gets Changed

The mod replaces ground textures across the entire map with snow-covered variants. Roads have realistic snow accumulation with tire tracks and wet patches. Building rooftops are blanketed in white, trees are frosted, and vegetation shows winter dormancy. Water surfaces on lakes and rivers feature ice sheets, while the ocean retains its liquid state with a colder, grayer appearance. Vehicle handling is modified to simulate icy road conditions — cars slide on turns, braking distances increase, and AWD vehicles gain a noticeable advantage.

Weather & Atmosphere

The weather system is overhauled with persistent snowfall particles, visible breath effects on pedestrians, foggy winter mornings, and shorter daylight hours. Night scenes are particularly stunning with snow reflecting streetlights and creating a warm glow throughout the city. The sky box features overcast winter clouds with occasional clear breaks showing cold blue skies.

Installation

The Winter Mod installs via OpenIV using the mods folder approach. It replaces texture files, weather configurations, and timecycle data. Due to the large number of replaced textures, a custom gameconfig and Heap Adjuster are strongly recommended. The mod is fully reversible — simply remove the modified files from your mods folder to restore the default sunny environment.

Compatibility

Works alongside LSPDFR, Script Hook V, vehicle add-ons, and most script mods. For the best visual experience, combine with ENBSeries or ReShade winter presets. The Christmas Decorations Script pairs perfectly with this mod to create a complete holiday atmosphere in Los Santos.