Snowy City Fun Coloring Page

A snowy city scene brings together the cozy charm of urban life with the magic of winter weather. The combination of detailed buildings, snow-covered streets, and winter activities creates layers of interest that make this a satisfying coloring project.

What colors work best?

While your first instinct might be to reach for lots of white and blue, try warming things up with golden yellows and oranges for lit windows and streetlights glowing against the evening snow. Soft purples and blues work beautifully for shadows on snowbanks, while brick buildings can be colored in traditional reds or unexpected plums and grays. Consider leaving some snow areas uncolored to let the white of the paper shine through, then add just hints of pale blue or lavender in the shadows. Brown and dark green work well for trees, and you can add pops of color with storefronts, signs, and the clothing of people walking through the scene.

Did you know?

Snow in cities often appears dirtier than countryside snow because it collects soot and pollution particles as it falls. Cities also tend to be warmer than surrounding areas due to something called the “urban heat island effect,” where buildings and pavement absorb and radiate heat. In snowy cities like Montreal and Sapporo, crews don’t just plow snow—they actually haul it away in trucks to massive snow dumps because there’s simply nowhere else to put it all.

How to color this one

Colored pencils work wonderfully for this type of page since you can layer light blues and grays to create realistic snow shadows. Start with your lightest colors first, especially on the snow areas. For windows, try coloring them in warm yellows first, then going over with orange in some spots to suggest different rooms or light sources. Use a darker blue or gray pencil to add texture to the sky, pressing lighter at the horizon. If you’re using markers, test them on another paper first, as white areas surrounded by dark colors can be tricky.

Who’ll love this?

This page suits anyone who enjoys architectural details and doesn’t mind spending time on smaller elements. It’s particularly nice for winter evenings when you want something absorbing to work on, and older children who have the patience for buildings and perspective will find it engaging without being overwhelming.