GTA San Andreas weather cheats including snow

GTA San Andreas has six weather cheats and three time-of-day cheats, and none of them makes it snow. This briefing gives you every working weather and clock code for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and mobile, ranks them by usefulness, and explains where the snow rumor comes from.

The short answer: weather codes, and no snow

If you only need the code, here it is. On PC, type AFZLLQLL for clear weather, ICIKPYH for very sunny, ALNSFMZO for overcast, AUIFRVQS for rain, CFVFGMJ for fog and CWJXUOC for a sandstorm. On PlayStation, every standard weather code starts with R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, and the final button picks the weather.

Snow is a different story. There is no snow cheat in GTA San Andreas, on any platform or version. The game’s weather system has no snowfall type, and no official cheat list from Rockstar has ever included one. If a site or video shows you a “GTA snow San Andreas cheat,” it is either a mod, an edited clip, or a mislabeled fog or sandstorm effect.

Status on the snow claim: DEBUNKED. The full explanation, and the closest looks you can actually get, are further down.

How to enter weather cheats in GTA San Andreas

Every version of San Andreas uses the same basic rule: you enter the code during normal gameplay, not from the pause menu. A small “Cheat activated” message appears in the top-left corner when it works. If you see nothing, the input didn’t register.

PC: typing the codes

On PC you type the cheat directly while playing. There is no text box and no confirmation prompt. Capital letters don’t matter, and you can type while driving, walking or standing still.

Many PC cheats have two working versions: a scrambled letter string (like CWJXUOC) and a readable English phrase (like SANDINMYEARS). On the original PC release both work. If a phrase doesn’t trigger on your build, try the letter string instead. The readable phrases are the codes Rockstar originally programmed, while the shorter letter strings are community-discovered alternatives that trigger the same effect.

PlayStation and Xbox: button sequences

Console codes are button combinations. You need to enter them reasonably fast with no extra presses in between. A single stray tap on the analog stick can break the sequence, so keep your thumbs off the sticks and use the D-pad for directions.

The hardest part for most players is the shoulder buttons. San Andreas was designed around the PS2 controller, which had four shoulder buttons (L1, L2, R1, R2). Every later controller maps those four inputs differently, which is why the Xbox codes look so strange.

Mobile and Netflix: the awkward one

Touch-screen versions don’t have physical buttons to press, so the console sequences don’t apply. The method players have relied on is connecting a Bluetooth or USB keyboard and typing the PC codes during play. Support has varied between the 2013 mobile port and the Netflix Definitive Edition, and between app updates. Test with a harmless code like clear weather before you build a session around it.

How we ranked these cheats

Not every weather code is equally useful. We ranked all nine weather and clock cheats against three criteria:

• Practical value. Does it make missions, collectibles or driving easier?
• Visual payoff. Does it noticeably change how the state looks, which matters for screenshots and replays?
• Risk. Can it break a mission timer, make a save harder to use, or cause confusion later?

A code that helps you finish content scores higher than one that only changes the color of the sky. Codes that freeze the clock lose points because they can trap you if you forget they’re on.

The 9 best GTA San Andreas weather and time cheats, ranked

1. Clear weather (top pick)

PC: AFZLLQLL (or PLEASANTLYWARM)
PlayStation: R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Triangle

This is the code you’ll use most. It wipes out fog, rain and haze in one move and gives you the best visibility in the game. That matters more than you’d think. San Andreas has a short draw distance on its original hardware, and bad weather shrinks it further.

Clear weather earns the top spot because it fixes problems instead of creating them. Flying missions, long highway chases and races all go better when you can see the next turn. If you’re hunting the 50 snapshots in San Fierro, which unlock weapons at the Doherty garage when you finish them, a clear sky makes the camera targets far easier to spot.

2. Faster clock

PC: YSOHNUL (or TIMEJUSTFLIESBY)
PlayStation: Circle, Circle, L1, Square, L1, Square, Square, Square, L1, Triangle, Circle, Triangle

This one changes time, not weather, but it’s a close second for practical use. A full in-game day passes in about a quarter of the normal time. It’s ideal when you’re waiting for content that only runs at set hours.

The burglary side missions only start after dark, so speeding up the afternoon saves real minutes. Girlfriend dates, including Michelle Cannes in San Fierro, also run on time windows. Turn the code off by entering it again once you reach the hour you want.

3. Sandstorm

PC: CWJXUOC (or SANDINMYEARS)
PlayStation: Up, Down, L1, L1, L2, L2, L1, L2, R1, R2

The sandstorm is San Andreas’ most dramatic weather, and it’s the closest thing the game has to a whiteout. The screen fills with brown dust, visibility drops to almost nothing, and the world takes on a grainy, apocalyptic tint. It naturally shows up in the desert around Bone County and Tierra Robada, but the cheat forces it anywhere on the map.

Try it on the Las Venturas Strip or at the top of Mount Chiliad. It ranks third because it’s great for atmosphere and terrible for actually getting anything done. You will crash cars and lose targets in it.

4. Foggy weather

PC: CFVFGMJ (or CANTSEEWHEREIMGOING)
PlayStation: R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, X

Fog is San Francisco’s signature weather, so it suits San Fierro perfectly. Thick grey haze rolls over the Gant Bridge and the bay, and the city gets a moody, cinematic look. This is the cheat most often mistaken for a snow code in screenshots, because the pale wash can read as winter haze.

Use it for atmosphere, not for missions. Fog shortens your view of oncoming traffic, which is a real problem while chasing anything fast.

5. Rainy weather

PC: AUIFRVQS (or STAYINANDWATCHTV)
PlayStation: R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Circle

The rain cheat brings heavy downpours, dark skies and thunder. It has a real gameplay effect: wet roads feel slicker, and high-speed cornering gets less forgiving. Some players use it as a self-imposed driving challenge.

It also looks excellent in Los Santos at night, where the wet streets reflect the neon. Rain on the Grove Street cul-de-sac is a favorite screenshot setup, with the hood looking grim and lived-in.

6. Always midnight

PC: XJVSNAJ (or NIGHTPROWLER)
PlayStation: Square, L1, R1, Right, X, Up, L1, Left, Left

This code locks the clock at 00:00. The world stays dark until you turn the cheat off. It’s perfect for night-time activities without waiting, and it pairs well with the rain or fog codes for a noir look.

It ranks lower because a frozen clock is the kind of thing you forget about. Some content depends on time passing, and a stuck clock can leave you wondering why nothing is starting.

7. Orange sky (clock stopped at 21:00)

PC: OFVIAC (or DONTBRINGONTHENIGHT)
PlayStation: Left, Left, L2, R1, Right, Square, Square, L1, L2, X

This freezes the clock at 9 pm and gives you a permanent orange-pink dusk. It’s the best-looking light in the game, and photographers love it. Santa Maria Beach and the Los Santos skyline at permanent sunset look exactly like the box art era of mid-2000s Rockstar.

It carries the same risk as always midnight: it stops time. Enter the code again to restart the clock.

8. Very sunny weather

PC: ICIKPYH (or TOODAMNHOT)
PlayStation: R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Down

Very sunny cranks up the brightness and heat shimmer. It looks great in the desert and on the beach, and it works nicely with the beach party cheat (CIKGCGX or LIFESABEACH on PC) if you want a full summer scene. Visibility is strong, so it’s safe for missions too.

It sits below clear weather because the extra glare can wash out the image on some screens. Clear weather does the job with less fuss.

9. Overcast

PC: ALNSFMZO (or DULLDULLDAY)
PlayStation: R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Square

Overcast brings flat grey skies with no rain. It’s the least dramatic code on this list, and the alternate phrase says it all. It does have one use: a soft, even light that removes harsh shadows for screenshots. Otherwise, you’ll rarely reach for it.

Quick-reference table: all weather and time cheats on PC

This is the cheat sheet to keep open on a second screen. Every code below works on the original PC release, and the letter strings are your safest bet on newer versions.

Rank	Cheat effect	PC code	Alternate PC phrase	Best use
1	Clear weather	AFZLLQLL	PLEASANTLYWARM	Missions, flying, snapshots
2	Faster clock	YSOHNUL	TIMEJUSTFLIESBY	Skipping to timed content
3	Sandstorm	CWJXUOC	SANDINMYEARS	Atmosphere, whiteout look
4	Foggy	CFVFGMJ	CANTSEEWHEREIMGOING	San Fierro mood shots
5	Rainy	AUIFRVQS	STAYINANDWATCHTV	Driving challenge, night scenes
6	Always midnight	XJVSNAJ	NIGHTPROWLER	Night activities on demand
7	Orange sky, clock at 21:00	OFVIAC	DONTBRINGONTHENIGHT	Sunset photography
8	Very sunny	ICIKPYH	TOODAMNHOT	Beach and desert scenes
9	Overcast	ALNSFMZO	DULLDULLDAY	Soft, shadow-free light

GTA San Andreas weather cheats for PS2, PS3, PS4 and PS5

The PlayStation codes are the original codes. Every other console version is a translation of these. They work on the PS2 original, the PS3 release, the PS4 version (an emulated PS2 Classic), and the Definitive Edition on PS4 and PS5. On the DualShock 4 and DualSense, L2 and R2 are the triggers.

Nintendo Switch owners playing the Definitive Edition use the same button positions, so the Switch column below follows the PlayStation layout: Triangle becomes X, Circle becomes A, Cross becomes B, Square becomes Y, L1 is L, R1 is R, L2 is ZL and R2 is ZR.

Cheat effect	PlayStation (PS2, PS3, PS4, PS5)	Switch (Definitive Edition)
Clear weather	R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Triangle	ZR, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, X
Very sunny	R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Down	ZR, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, Down
Overcast	R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Square	ZR, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, Y
Rainy	R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Circle	ZR, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, A
Foggy	R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, X	ZR, B, L, L, ZL, ZL, ZL, B
Sandstorm	Up, Down, L1, L1, L2, L2, L1, L2, R1, R2	Up, Down, L, L, ZL, ZL, L, ZL, R, ZR
Faster clock	Circle, Circle, L1, Square, L1, Square, Square, Square, L1, Triangle, Circle, Triangle	A, A, L, Y, L, Y, Y, Y, L, X, A, X
Always midnight	Square, L1, R1, Right, X, Up, L1, Left, Left	Y, L, R, Right, B, Up, L, Left, Left
Orange sky, clock at 21:00	Left, Left, L2, R1, Right, Square, Square, L1, L2, X	Left, Left, ZL, R, Right, Y, Y, L, ZL, B

Notice the pattern in the first five rows. Every standard weather code shares the same seven-button opening, and only the last press changes. Once you memorise R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, you effectively know five cheats.

GTA San Andreas weather cheats for Xbox

Xbox players have two sets of codes depending on which version they own. The original 2005 Xbox release used a controller with White and Black buttons in place of PlayStation’s second shoulder buttons. The 2014 Xbox 360 version, which also runs on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility, uses bumpers and triggers. The Definitive Edition on Xbox One and Series X|S uses the same bumper-and-trigger layout.

On the modern pads, L1 becomes LB, R1 becomes RB, L2 becomes LT and R2 becomes RT. On the original Xbox, L1 is the left trigger, R1 is the right trigger, L2 is White and R2 is Black.

| Cheat effect | Xbox 360, One, Series X|S, Definitive Edition | Original Xbox (2005) |
|—|—|—|
| Clear weather | RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, Y | Black, A, L, L, White, White, White, Y |
| Very sunny | RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, Down | Black, A, L, L, White, White, White, Down |
| Overcast | RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, X | Black, A, L, L, White, White, White, X |
| Rainy | RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, B | Black, A, L, L, White, White, White, B |
| Foggy | RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, A | Black, A, L, L, White, White, White, A |
| Sandstorm | Up, Down, LB, LB, LT, LT, LB, LT, RB, RT | Up, Down, L, L, White, White, L, White, R, Black |
| Faster clock | B, B, LB, X, LB, X, X, X, LB, Y, B, Y | B, B, L, X, L, X, X, X, L, Y, B, Y |
| Always midnight | X, LB, RB, Right, A, Up, LB, Left, Left | X, L, R, Right, A, Up, L, Left, Left |
| Orange sky, clock at 21:00 | Left, Left, LT, RB, Right, X, X, LB, LT, A | Left, Left, White, R, Right, X, X, L, White, A |

Which San Andreas version are you playing?

Cheat entry depends on your version more than your platform. This table sums up every official release and how codes work on each.

Version	Platforms	Original release	Cheat entry method
Original	PlayStation 2	October 2004	Button sequences
Original	PC, original Xbox	June 2005	Typed codes (PC), button sequences (Xbox)
Mobile port	iOS, Android	December 2013	No built-in method; keyboard typing is the usual fallback
HD remaster of mobile port	Xbox 360 (later Xbox One and Series via backward compatibility)	October 2014	Button sequences
PS3 release	PlayStation 3	December 2015	Button sequences
PS2 Classic	PlayStation 4	December 2015	Button sequences
Definitive Edition	PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X	S, Switch, PC	November 2021
Definitive Edition via Netflix	iOS, Android	December 2023	Touch only by default; keyboard support varies

The weather codes themselves never changed between versions. What changed is the controller, so the same PS2 code just gets translated into each new button layout.

The snow myth: why there’s no snow cheat in San Andreas

Search interest for a GTA snow San Andreas cheat is real and steady, so it’s worth explaining where the idea comes from.

What the game actually contains

San Andreas has a fixed set of weather types built around its three real-world inspirations: Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas. You get sun, haze, cloud, rain, fog and desert sandstorms. Nothing in the official cheat list touches snow, and the in-game weather cycle never produces it, even at the summit of Mount Chiliad. The mountain is tall enough that you’d expect a snowcap, and its absence is part of why players go looking for a cheat.

Where the confusion comes from

Three things keep the snow rumor alive:

1. Fog and sandstorm screenshots. A heavily fogged San Fierro, or a sandstorm in poor lighting, can look like a blizzard in a compressed image or thumbnail.
2. Fan mods. The PC modding scene has produced snow and winter weather mods for years. Footage from those mods gets reuploaded with titles that imply a cheat. Third-party mod downloads also carry malware risk, so we don’t recommend chasing them.
3. Other GTA games. Later Rockstar games do have snow. GTA V opens in snowy North Yankton, and GTA Online has run snowy holiday events. People blend those memories with San Andreas.

GTA V also has a weather-cycling cheat of its own. If that’s what you’re after, our guide to GTA 5 cheat codes for PS4 and PS5 lists every button combo.

The closest you can get to a winter look

You can’t make it snow, but you can get a cold, bleak atmosphere. Our best combinations:

• Foggy plus always midnight for a dark, frozen-looking San Fierro.
• Overcast plus the orange-sky clock stop for a pale, wintry dusk with flat light.
• Sandstorm on Mount Chiliad for the closest thing to a whiteout on the map.

None of them is snow. They’re the most honest substitutes the base game offers.

How weather cheats behave once they’re on

Knowing how forced weather works saves you some confusion during a session.

Weather blends in gradually. After the “Cheat activated” message, the sky and lighting take a few seconds to transition. Don’t enter the code twice because nothing changed instantly.

Stacking works between weather and time. You can combine one weather code with one time code, like rain plus always midnight. Two weather codes don’t stack: the second simply replaces the first.

Clock cheats toggle. Faster clock, always midnight and the orange-sky freeze switch off when you enter the same code again. If the clock seems stuck days later, one of these is probably still active.

Reloading resets things. The most dependable way to get back to normal weather and time is to reload a save made before you used cheats.

Interiors don’t show weather. Shops, safehouses and interiors like the Four Dragons Casino have no visible sky. Step outside to see the effect.

Gameplay effects worth knowing

Weather in San Andreas isn’t purely cosmetic. A few effects can make your life easier or harder.

Visibility and draw distance

Fog, rain and sandstorms shrink how far you can see. On the original PS2 hardware, where draw distance was already tight, a foggy chase through San Fierro turns into a series of near misses. Use clear weather before any mission that involves following a target, flying, or a long race.

Driving grip

Rain makes the roads feel slicker, especially at speed. If you’re struggling with a street race, switch to clear weather first. If you want an extra challenge on a race you’ve already beaten, try it in the rain.

Flying and parachuting

Low-visibility weather makes flying miserable. The flight school in the desert, the jetpack sequences and any plane mission play much better under a clear sky. The jetpack cheat itself (YECGAA, or ROCKETMAN on PC) is far more fun when you can actually see the city below you.

Wanted levels and chases

Weather doesn’t affect police behavior directly, but fog and night make it harder for you to spot incoming cops. If you’re deliberately raising your wanted level for a chase (OSRBLHH or TURNUPTHEHEAT on PC adds two stars), set clear weather first so you can see what’s coming.

Related cheats that pair well with weather codes

Weather codes are most fun when combined with other world-changing cheats. These pair especially well for screenshots, replays or simply messing about. All are confirmed codes from the original release.

Cheat effect	PC code	Alternate PC phrase	PlayStation
Faster gameplay	PPGWJHT	SPEEDITUP	Triangle, Up, Right, Down, L2, L1, Square
Slower gameplay	LIYOAAY	SLOWITDOWN	Triangle, Up, Right, Down, Square, R2, R1
Pink traffic	LLQPFBN	PINKISTHENEWCOOL	Circle, L1, Down, L2, Left, X, R1, L1, Right, Circle
Black traffic	IOWDLAC	SOLIDASAROCK	Circle, L2, Up, R1, Left, X, R1, L1, Left, Circle
Beach party	CIKGCGX	LIFESABEACH	Up, Up, Down, Down, Square, Circle, L1, R1, Triangle, Down
Spawn jetpack	YECGAA	ROCKETMAN	Left, Right, L1, L2, R1, R2, Up, Down, Left, Right
Spawn Dozer (bulldozer)	EEGCYXT	ITSALLBULL	R2, L1, L1, Right, Right, Up, Up, X, L1, Left
Infinite oxygen	CVWKXAM	MANFROMATLANTIS	Up, Down, Square, L2, R2, R1, Left, Square, R1, L1

A few combinations we like:

• Slower gameplay plus orange sky turns any action scene into a cinematic slow-motion sunset.
• Black traffic plus always midnight plus rain gives Los Santos a grim, gang-war feel that suits the early Grove Street missions.
• Beach party plus very sunny builds a full summer scene at Santa Maria Beach.
• Infinite oxygen plus clear weather makes oyster hunting in the bays far easier, since you can see further underwater and stay down as long as you like.

The full list of every code in the game, including weapons, vehicles, CJ’s stats and gang cheats, lives in our guide to every GTA San Andreas cheat code for all platforms. If you mainly need survival help, our GTA San Andreas health and armor cheats piece covers that set in detail, and the tank code has its own write-up in the GTA San Andreas tank cheat for the Rhino guide.

Risks: saves, trophies and stats

Weather cheats are among the safest codes in San Andreas. They don’t spawn anything, don’t change CJ’s stats, and don’t affect the story. Still, a few rules apply to all cheats.

Keep a clean save. Before any cheat session, save to a different slot. If something feels off afterward, a stuck clock or odd weather, you can reload the clean file.

Watch the clock cheats before saving. Freezing time and then saving is the most common way players confuse themselves. Turn off always midnight and the orange-sky freeze before you save.

Cheats are tracked. San Andreas records cheat use in its statistics. It doesn’t stop you finishing the game or reaching 100%, but it’s there if you care about a clean record.

Online and multiplayer mods. Single-player cheats don’t work on community multiplayer servers. Multi Theft Auto servers, for example, control weather and time server-side, so your typed codes won’t change anything there.

Troubleshooting: when a weather code won’t work

If the “Cheat activated” message doesn’t appear, run through this checklist.

1. Are you paused? Codes only work during live gameplay. Close every menu first.
2. Did you use the D-pad? On consoles, directions must come from the D-pad, never the analog stick.
3. Were you fast enough? Long pauses between button presses can drop the input. Practice the sequence once before you try it.
4. Are you using the right layout? Original Xbox and Xbox 360 codes differ. Check the table for your exact version.
5. Did a phrase fail on PC? Switch to the scrambled letter string, which is the more reliable form.
6. Are you indoors? You won’t see weather changes inside buildings. Step outside.
7. On mobile, is a keyboard connected and recognised? Without one, there’s no reliable way to enter codes on a touch screen.

Most failed attempts come down to the first three. A successful entry always shows the message, so if it appeared and nothing changed, wait a few seconds for the sky to blend in.

FAQ

Is there a snow cheat in GTA San Andreas?

No. GTA San Andreas has no snow weather and no snow cheat on any platform or version, including the Definitive Edition. Snow footage you see online comes from PC mods, edited clips, or other Rockstar games like GTA V.

What are the GTA San Andreas weather cheats for PS2?

All five standard weather codes start with R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2. Finish with Triangle for clear, Down for very sunny, Square for overcast, Circle for rain, or X for fog. The sandstorm is Up, Down, L1, L1, L2, L2, L1, L2, R1, R2.

What are the GTA San Andreas weather cheats for PC?

Type AFZLLQLL for clear weather, ICIKPYH for very sunny, ALNSFMZO for overcast, AUIFRVQS for rain, CFVFGMJ for fog and CWJXUOC for a sandstorm. Type them during gameplay with no menu open.

Do the same weather cheats work in the Definitive Edition?

Yes. The Definitive Edition uses the same codes. On PlayStation the button sequences are identical, Xbox uses the bumper-and-trigger layout, Switch uses the same button positions as PlayStation, and PC accepts typed codes. Using cheats there disables trophies and achievements.

How do I turn a weather cheat off?

Enter a different weather code, such as clear weather, to replace it. To fully return to the natural weather cycle, reload a save made before you entered the cheat. Clock cheats like always midnight switch off when you enter the same code again.

Can I use weather cheats during missions?

Yes. Weather codes work during missions and don’t fail them. Clear weather is the most useful choice for flying, chases and races, because it gives you the longest view distance.

Which weather cheat is the best?

Clear weather is our top pick because it improves visibility and never gets in your way. For atmosphere, the sandstorm is the most dramatic, and the orange-sky clock freeze gives the best light for screenshots.