[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 and Sleep BGM] (41–50)
Sounds of winter: crackling fire/fireplace sounds/gentle moments for you
This work features recordings of the crackling sound you hear from a campfire or wood-burning stove.
As you imagine a fierce blizzard outside while listening to these warm sound effects, you’ll find your mood mysteriously calming.
It’s winter-themed background music perfect for work, with excellent relaxation effects.
Blizzard [Blizzard Sounds · Nature Sounds · Sleep BGM] Blizzard sound, blizzard audio, sleep BGM nature sounds, blizzard BGM, blizzard sleep
![Blizzard [Blizzard Sounds · Nature Sounds · Sleep BGM] Blizzard sound, blizzard audio, sleep BGM nature sounds, blizzard BGM, blizzard sleep](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rQKcB_fxu3A/sddefault.jpg)
There are various types of blizzards.
In particular, the way a blizzard sounds can change greatly between day and night.
During the day, the wind sounds open and slicing; at night, it’s more of a low, rumbling roar.
In this environmental sound titled “Blizzard [Blizzard Sounds・Nature Sounds・BGM for Sleep] blizzard sound, blizzard audio, sleep BGM nature sounds, blizzard BGM, blizzard sleep,” you can experience acoustics that evoke a nighttime blizzard.
With its cold atmosphere, it seems like a great match for hard-boiled audio novels.
Deep Sleep in a Cozy Winter Cabin | Blizzard Sounds for Sleep, Relaxation, Studying, and Sleep Disorders
When you think of winter, blizzards are a classic, but having sounds like a fireplace at the same time can make it feel even more wintery, don’t you think? That’s why I recommend “Deep Sleep in a Cozy Winter Cabin | Blizzard Sounds for Sleep, Relaxation, Studying, and Sleep Disorders.” This audio features environmental sounds mainly of a blizzard and crackling firewood.
The blizzard is heard from indoors rather than outside, so it’s easy to imagine warming up by the fireplace while the storm rages on.
Both the blizzard and the firewood are recorded with realistic acoustics, making it a great choice for those who prefer true-to-life sound.
Revised Edition: Snow Folklore Hill (with Sound Effects) 2014-02-18
This is a video work with the sound of footsteps crunching in the snow added.
The crisp, snow-stepping sound resonates over a wintry, beautiful, and transparent BGM, giving it a very lovely artistic quality.
Listening to it brings about a wonderfully clear, serene state of mind—it’s a piece with a remarkable style.
Copyright-free, available for commercial use [Sound Effect] Wind sound, chilly, autumn, winter, whoosh
![Copyright-free, available for commercial use [Sound Effect] Wind sound, chilly, autumn, winter, whoosh](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8K7EWMdpdiM/hqdefault.jpg)
This is a sound effect that captures a chilly, whistling wind.
It’s distributed as free material, and it’s thoughtfully optimized for use in games and visual novels by reducing the file size and trimming the playback time to be shorter.
Copyright-free, commercially usable sound effects: wind sound, chilly, autumn, winter, whoosh?
This piece processes a piercing, cold-feeling gust of wind as a sound effect.
Although it’s a free asset, it seems to have been recorded with great care, as there’s hardly any audible ambient or household noise.
It also avoids the common issue in wind effects where the mic crackles and rustles, resulting in an easy-to-listen-to quality.
Copyright-free, commercially usable sound effects: wind sound, chilly, autumn, winter, whoosh?
Compared to similar winter wind sound effects, this one gives a much sharper impression.
It conveys not only coldness but also a sense of speed, capturing the wintry, blustery gusts accurately in a short duration.
It’s a high-quality sound effect—almost too good to be free material.