Winter Coloring Pages
These free winter coloring pages cover the whole cold season, not just the holidays. Color a pair of mittens, a kid flying downhill on a sled, penguins sliding on their bellies or a cabin with smoke curling from the chimney. They're handy for snow days, indoor recess and the long stretch of January and February when it's too cold to play outside for long.
Winter mandala with snowflakes and pineDetailed
Reading by the fireplaceDetailed
Village beside a frozen lakeDetailed
Deer in a snowy pine forestDetailed
Snowy owl in flightDetailed
Kids sledding down a hillMedium
Log cabin in the snowMedium
Skier going downhillMedium
Arctic fox curled upMedium
Cat watching snow from a windowsillMedium
Snowball fight behind a snow fortMedium
Ice skating on a pondMedium
Pair of patterned mittensEasy
Cardinal on a snowy branchMedium
Winter boots by the doorEasy
Child making a snow angelEasy
Polar bear cub sitting on the iceEasy
Penguin sliding on its bellyEasy
Mug of hot cocoa with marshmallowsEasy
Winter designs you can print
- Snow play: sledding, snowball fights, snow forts and snow angels
- Winter clothes: mittens, scarves, wool hats and boots with patterns to fill in
- Ice sports: skating on a pond, hockey sticks, skis and snowboards
- Cold-weather animals: penguins, polar bears, arctic foxes, snowy owls and cardinals
- Cozy indoors: fireplaces, hot cocoa, blankets and a cat on the windowsill
- Snowy landscapes: pine forests, log cabins and frozen lakes
- Snowmen and snowflakes: a few of each here, and many more on snowman and snow
What happens in winter
Winter starts at the winter solstice, around December 21 or 22, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It's cold because Earth is tilted and the northern half leans away from the sun, so sunlight arrives at a lower angle and for fewer hours. Animals cope in different ways. Bears spend the coldest months dozing in dens. Many birds fly south. Deer and foxes grow thicker coats, and snowshoe hares turn white to match the snow. Evergreen trees keep their needles, which is why a snowy forest still looks green.
Winter coloring pages for snow days and classrooms
- Mitten match: print two mitten pages and challenge kids to color a matching pair.
- Animal tracks: pair an arctic animal page with a short talk about who leaves which footprints in snow.
- Indoor recess box: keep a folder of winter pages by the door for days when the playground is iced over.
- Window scene: color and cut out trees, cabins and animals, then tape them along the bottom of a window.
- Cool colors only: try a page using just blues, purples and white, then add one warm color for a scarf or a lit window.
Frequently asked questions
Are these winter coloring pages free?
Yes. Every winter coloring page here is free to print and download for personal and classroom use.
Are these winter coloring pages Christmas themed?
No. This page sticks to snow, animals and winter fun so you can use it from November through February. For Santa, trees and ornaments, go to Christmas.
What colors work for winter coloring pages when snow is white?
Leave the snow as blank paper and shade its shadows in pale blue or lavender. Then make clothes, cabins and animals bright so they stand out.
Do you have winter activities coloring pages?
Yes. You'll find sledding, skating, skiing, building a snow fort and feeding birds. Each one shows an activity kids can talk about or act out after coloring.