HTML Entity for Snowflake (❄)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2744

HTML Entity for snowflake (U+2744) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Snowflake?

Snowflake (❄) is the Unicode character at U+2744 in Dingbats. Official name: SNOWFLAKE. It is a decorative winter symbol used in seasonal and holiday content.

Remember

Character     ❄
Unicode       U+2744
Named entity  (none)
Hex entity    &#x2744;
Decimal       &#10052;
CSS escape    \2744
Not the same  ☃ · ❆ · ❅

Prefer ❄ or ❄ in HTML markup. You can also type ❄ in UTF-8. Pair the glyph with clear seasonal text for accessibility.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	None	Use numeric or type the character
Direct character	`❄`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`❄`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`❄`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2744`	Stylesheet `content`
Snowman (related)	☃ (U+2603)	Different winter pictograph

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Classic snowflake accent	`❄` or type `❄`
Snowman pictograph	☃
Heavy chevron snowflake	❆
Tight trifoliate snowflake	❅
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2744"`

See it

Live Preview

Snowflake rendered alone and in short winter phrases.

Large glyph ❄

Sale line ❄ Winter Sale

Greeting ❄ Happy Holidays!

Compared ❄ ☃ ❆ ❅

With entities Hex: ❄ | Decimal: ❄

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows the snowflake with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ❄, plus a short winter phrase. No named entity exists.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Snowflake (❄) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2744";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x2744;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10052;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ❄</p>
  <p>&#x2744; Winter Sale</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+2744 → ❄ in HTML. Preferred numeric form when you need an entity.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10052 → ❄. Same glyph as hex.

3. CSS: use \2744 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ❄ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed / phrase: paste ❄ in UTF-8, or write ❄ Winter Sale for a short seasonal line.

5. No named entity: HTML5 does not define a name for U+2744 — use numeric references or type the character.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with U+2744.

vs ☃

Not a snowman

U+2603 (☃) is snowman. U+2744 is the snowflake Dingbat — different characters and uses.

vs ❆

Not heavy chevron snowflake

❆ (U+2746) is a heavier snowflake variant. Use it only when that glyph is intended.

Named

No named HTML entity

There is no &snowflake;. Use ❄ or ❄.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2744 belongs in CSS strings. ❄ / ❄ belong in HTML.

A11y

Do not rely on the glyph alone

Screen readers may announce “snowflake” unevenly. Add nearby text like “Winter Sale” so meaning stays clear.

Emoji

Text vs emoji style

U+2744 alone is a text Dingbat. Some platforms emoji-style it with a variation selector — stick to plain U+2744 for consistent text symbols.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Snowflake (U+2744) and its entity forms (❄, ❄, CSS \\2744) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Dingbats font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Snowflake (❄)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+2744 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ❄ or ❄ in HTML. Use \\2744 only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: snowflake is U+2744 (decimal 10052) — glyph ❄ in Dingbats.
HTML: no named entity — use ❄ / ❄ / type ❄.
CSS: use \2744 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ❄ is a winter Dingbat — not ☃ (snowman), not ❆.

One line: U+2744 → ❄ / ❄ / CSS \2744 (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ❄ in HTML?

Use ❄ (hex), ❄ (decimal), type ❄ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2744 in content. There is no named HTML entity.

What is the Unicode value for snowflake?

U+2744 (SNOWFLAKE). Hex 2744, decimal 10052. It belongs to the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2744?

No. Use numeric references ❄ or ❄, or type ❄ in UTF-8.

Is ❄ the same as ☃ or ❆?

No. ❄ is U+2744 (snowflake). ☃ is U+2603 (snowman). ❆ is U+2746 (heavy chevron snowflake).

When should I use ❄?

Use it for winter, holiday, or seasonal UI accents and copy. Pair the glyph with plain text so the meaning stays clear for accessibility.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2744?

HTML entities (❄ or ❄) go in markup. The CSS escape \2744 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Did you know?

Snowflake is Unicode U+2744 (decimal 10052) — glyph ❄ in Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF). Official name: SNOWFLAKE. HTML5 has no named entity — use ❄ or ❄. Do not confuse with snowman U+2603 (☃) or other snowflake-like Dingbats such as heavy chevron snowflake U+2746 (❆).

Next: Snowman

Learn the HTML entity for snowman (U+2603).

Snowman tutorial →

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