Quick Start

Quick Start

Get Global Snow running in your URP scene in under 5 minutes.

Step 1 - Import the Package

Import Global Snow from the Unity Asset Store. When prompted, choose the URP sub-package.

Step 2 - Enable Deferred Rendering

Global Snow URP requires the deferred rendering path:

1. Select your URP Renderer Data asset (found in your URP Settings).
2. In the Inspector, set Rendering Path to Deferred.

Step 3 - Add the Render Feature

1. With the URP Renderer Data asset selected, click Add Renderer Feature.
2. Select GlobalSnow from the list.

Step 4 - Add the Component

1. Select any GameObject in the Hierarchy (it does not need to be the camera in URP).
2. Click Add Component and search for GlobalSnow.
3. Attach the component.

Step 5 - Assign the Sun

Global Snow needs a directional light for relief and occlusion. It auto-detects one, but verify the Sun field in the inspector points to your main directional light.

Step 6 - Press Play

Enter Play mode. Your scene should now be covered in snow. Adjust settings in the inspector to customize the look.

Step 7 - Customize

From here you can:

• Adjust Minimum Altitude under Coverage to control where snow starts.
• Enable Footprints and Terrain Marks for interactive snow.
• Enable Snowfall to add falling snow particles.
• Enable Camera Frost for a cold-environment screen overlay.
• Adjust Subsurface Scattering for translucent snow edges.

Demo Scene

Open the demo scene included in the Demo folder and press Play. Controls:

Next Steps

• Setup Guide - detailed Render Feature configuration and Render Graph notes.
• Parameters - full inspector reference.
• Tutorials - video walkthroughs for common setups.