[2026] Sounds of Winter: A Collection of Soothing Sound Effects [Background Music for Work and Sleep]
Many people probably keep a chill BGM playlist running during remote work, study time, or some bedtime reading.
That said, if you’re getting bored with the same old tunes, here are some video works that use natural sound effects.
Immerse yourself for hours in the sounds of rain, snow, and wind—an ambient soundscape straight from nature.
This time, the theme is winter: we’ve gathered pieces that evoke the season with effects like falling and piling snow, raging blizzards, rainfall, and the crackling of a fireplace.
If you’ve never listened to works like these before, it might be a refreshing new experience.
Enjoy!
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[2026] Sounds of Winter: A Collection of Soothing Sound Effects [For Work/Sleep BGM] (21–30)
__ Howling Wind Sound -|- 8 Hours sound of wind noise for sleep, relax, ambience, meditation etc.

By intentionally incorporating the distinctive noise of the winter wind, this soothing piece enhances relaxation.
It’s recommended for times when you want to regain your calm—such as when you feel tired after a day’s work or when you’re too keyed up to fall asleep.
[Sound Effect] Footsteps on a snowy road [Snow-covered road]
![[Sound Effect] Footsteps on a snowy road [Snow-covered road]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IWi1-xG004E/sddefault.jpg)
From the sound of footsteps pressing into the snow, this piece strongly conveys the feeling of winter.
The light, pleasant footsteps softly treading on the snow have been captured very beautifully.
Although it is a field recording, there is little noise, so it can be considered a video suitable for working to.
[2026] Sounds of Winter: A Collection of Soothing Sound Effects [For Work and Sleep BGM] (31–40)
Creaking trees, forest, winter, wind blowing 01, sound effect

This piece is a recording of a winter forest.
It captures everything in great detail—from the gusts of winter wind to the creaking of furniture—and maintains precise audio quality without any clipping in a single sound.
Since the playback time is short, it seems well-suited for use as sound effects in sound novels and similar projects.
Nuclear Winter Ambience & Sounds

Even when we simply say “the sound of a blizzard,” how it comes across can vary greatly depending on whether you’re listening from indoors, how few obstacles there are, and so on.
This audio titled “Nuclear Winter Ambience & Sounds” is the perfect ambient track for the image of a blizzard sweeping across a vast open wasteland.
It boasts a length of up to 12 hours, so if you’re an indie game developer, why not try using it as a foundational stage ambience?
Rainy Winter Day In Seattle (sound-effects)

This work captures the cold rain of winter.
If it’s raining, it should be warmer than when it’s snowing in terms of temperature, yet the perceived cold feels much harsher here, doesn’t it? A piece that delves into the mysteries of human sensibility.
SNOW STORM SOUNDS and FIREPLACE SOUND EFFECT, Blizzard, Winter Storm, Fireplace Burning Noise

This piece features a striking image of a winter mountain that closely resembles the jacket art for Kilimanjaro Coffee.
It blends sound effects of a chilly winter wind with a campfire, and it seems more relaxing than listening to a blizzard on its own.
SNOW STORM SOUNDS and FIREPLACE SOUND EFFECT, Blizzard, Winter Storm, Snowstorm Fireplace Noise

This piece combines a raging blizzard with the gentle, enveloping sound of a campfire.
The sense of distance in the audio is excellent: the blizzard has the acoustic effect of being outside beyond a window, while the campfire feels so close you can almost feel its heat on your skin.


