Powder snow buckets are a useful item for collecting and carrying powder snow around your world. Introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I, they let you pick up powder snow from the ground and place it elsewhere.
What is Powder Snow?
Powder snow is a block that looks like regular snow, but it behaves completely differently. When you stand on it without wearing leather armor, you sink into it and take freezing damage (your health hearts turn blue). With leather boots or any piece of leather armor equipped, you can walk on it safely.
Powder snow naturally spawns in cold biomes like Grove and Snowy Slopes. It’s found on hillsides and elevated terrain in these areas.
Finding Powder Snow in Creative Mode
Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Creative mode, you can find the powder snow bucket in different menu locations depending on your version:
| Version | Location |
|---|---|
| 1.17 – 1.19 | Miscellaneous |
| 1.19.3 – 1.19.4 | Tools & Utilities |
How to Get a Powder Snow Bucket in Survival
Getting a powder snow bucket in Survival mode is straightforward. You just need a regular bucket and a source of powder snow.
Step 1: Find Powder Snow
Look for powder snow in Grove or Snowy Slopes biomes. It spawns on the sides of hills and mountains. It looks almost exactly like regular snow, but it’s slightly lighter and has a different texture. When you stand near it, you’ll start sinking if you don’t have leather armor on.
Step 2: Get a Bucket
Hold a regular bucket in your hand. You can craft one from iron ingots or find it in various structures.
Step 3: Collect the Powder Snow
Stand in front of the powder snow and use your bucket on it. The control varies by platform:
- Java Edition (PC/Mac): Right click
- Pocket Edition: Tap on the powder snow
- Xbox One: Press LT
- PlayStation 4: Press L2
- Nintendo Switch: Press ZL
- Windows 10 Edition: Right click
- Education Edition: Right click
The powder snow block will break and your bucket fills up. You’ll see the message “Powder Snow Bucket” appear on screen. That’s it, you’re done.
Item ID and Name
Java Edition (PC/Mac)
| Item | ID | Stack Size | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Snow Bucket | minecraft:powder_snow_bucket | 1 | 1.17 – 1.19.4 |
The ID name is used in commands. Stack size is always 1, meaning you can only carry one powder snow bucket per slot.
Give Command
Use this command in Java Edition to get a powder snow bucket:
/give @p powder_snow_bucket 1
Related Bucket Guides
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- Bucket of Tropical Fish
- Bucket of Axolotl
- Bucket of Tadpole
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