Winter emoji
Winter emoji cover snow, ice, cold weather, warm clothing and festive moments. Browse by theme, see meanings, and copy the right one for your message.
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Winter weather and nature emoji
This collection of winter emoji brings together symbols for snow, ice, cold weather and the wider winter season. The snowflake โ๏ธ is a direct sign of winter, while the snowman โ and cold face ๐ฅถ add a playful or shivery touch. Use these to describe forecasts, freezing temperatures, or the magic of a snowy landscape.
- โ๏ธ Snowflake: the classic symbol for winter, snow, or freezing temperatures.
- โ๏ธ Snowman: built from snow, can be paired with the snowflake for a seasonal feel.
- โ Snowman without snow: same idea but without the surrounding snow, useful for a simpler image.
- ๐จ๏ธ Cloud with snow: indicates snowfall or a snowy forecast.
- ๐ฌ๏ธ Wind face: blowing wind, can be used for cold, gusty weather.
- ๐ง Ice: used for literal ice, freezing cold, or a cool, detached tone.
- ๐ฅถ Cold face: a face that looks extremely cold, used for feeling frozen or shivery.
Winter clothing and activities
Stay warm and active with the winter emojis for clothing and sport. These are handy for talking about ski trips, cosy layers, or just braving the cold. Combine them with weather emoji to set the scene, or pair them with faces like ๐ฅถ to show how cold it is outside.
- ๐งฃ Scarf: worn around the neck for warmth; also a sign of bundling up.
- ๐งค Gloves: keep hands warm; paired with scarves in winter messages.
- ๐งฆ Socks: keep feet warm; used in indoor, cosy winter scenes.
- ๐ฟ Skis: for downhill or cross-country skiing, often with the snowflake.
- ๐ท Sled: a classic winter toy for snowy hills.
- ๐ Snowboarder: someone riding a snowboard, representing winter sports.
Compare winter with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| snowflakeU+2744 U+FE0F | A single ice crystal; used for winter, snow, and cold weather. | |
| cloud with snowU+1F328 U+FE0F | Snow falling from a cloud; used for forecasts. | |
| snowmanU+2603 U+FE0F | Snowman with falling snow around it. | |
| snowman without snowU+26C4 | Snowman without the surrounding snowfall. | |
| cold faceU+1F976 | A face that looks extremely cold; used for feeling frozen. | |
| iceU+1F9CA | A solid block of ice; can mean literal ice or a cool, distant attitude. |
Winter holidays and cosy moments
Winter is also a season of holidays and warm indoor moments. These emoji cover Christmas, candlelight and comforting food and drink. Use them to share holiday greetings, plans for a cosy night in, or appreciate the little comforts of the season.
- ๐ Christmas tree: a decorated tree, strongly tied to Christmas and winter festivities.
- ๐ Santa Claus: a Christmas figure, often used in holiday greetings.
- ๐คถ Mrs. Claus: Santaโs partner, sometimes used for holiday greetings.
- ๐ Bell: a bell, often used for Christmas or winter greetings.
- ๐ฏ๏ธ Candle: a lit candle for cosy evenings or winter holidays.
- ๐ฒ Pot of food: a warm meal, ideal for cold winter days.
- โ Hot beverage: coffee, tea or hot chocolate, a winter staple.
How to use winter emojis
Winter emojis work well in text messages, social media captions, and even emails during the colder months. Pair them to tell a fuller story โ a snowflake โ๏ธ with a sled ๐ท suggests a fun day in the snow, while a scarf ๐งฃ and hot drink โ describe a cosy indoor afternoon. No matter how you use them, these symbols add a seasonal touch without many words.
- Copy the emoji by tapping or clicking it on this page, then paste it into your message.
- Combine โ๏ธ with โ for a snowy scene, or add ๐ฅถ to show how cold you feel.
- Use ๐, ๐ and ๐คถ together for Christmas wishes.
- For a simple winter greeting, a single โ๏ธ or โ๏ธ is often enough.
Questions people ask
What is the symbol for winter?
There isnโt one official winter emoji, but the snowflake โ๏ธ is widely used as a shorthand for winter, snow, and cold weather. The snowman โ๏ธ and the cold face ๐ฅถ also appear often in winter messages.
What does the sled emoji ๐ท mean?
The sled emoji represents a sled used on snowy hills. It can be used for winter fun, childhood memories, or to say youโre going sledging.
When should I use the cold face emoji?
Use ๐ฅถ when you feel extremely cold, when describing freezing weather, or to react to something that gives you โthe chillsโ in a figurative sense.
Are there winter food emoji?
Yes, the pot of food ๐ฒ can represent a warm meal, and the hot beverage โ is perfect for hot chocolate or tea. Pair them with a scarf ๐งฃ for a cosy indoor scene.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
