Rockstar usually adds snow to GTA Online (GTA V) around mid‑ to late December as part of the annual Christmas event, and for 2025 it’s expected around December 18–20, 2025.
When snow is typically added
In recent years, Rockstar has added snow to Los Santos with a weekly update or hotfix in the week before Christmas.
- 2024: Snow arrived on December 19 (a Thursday).
- 2023: Snow was added on December 21.
- 2022 and 2021: Snow came on December 22.
So the pattern is that snow usually appears around December 19–22, often on a Tuesday or Thursday update.
Expected date for 2025
Based on the usual timing, GTA Online snow for 2025 is expected around Thursday, December 18, 2025 , or possibly December 19–20, 2025.
This would line up with the usual Christmas event week, when Rockstar adds festive events, free rewards, and winter weather to Los Santos.
How long does the snow last?
Once added, the snow typically stays for about 1–2 weeks, often lasting into early January.
In 2024, snow was active from December 19 through January 1, 2025, so a similar duration is likely for 2025.
How to know when it’s live
Snow is added via a small update (hotfix) to GTA Online, not a full DLC.
To see when it arrives:
- Check Rockstar’s official announcements (Rockstar Newswire) around December 15–20, 2025.
- Look for a weekly update note mentioning “snow” or “festive weather” in Los Santos.
- Once live, snow will appear in the mountains and parts of the city, and snowball fights/events will be available.
If you want to play in snow, keep an eye on GTA Online updates around December 18–20, 2025; that’s the most likely window.
