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Mahesh Prajapati
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Interactive Snowfall Cursor Effect with CSS and JavaScript

Introduction

Creating visually engaging web effects can significantly enhance the user experience on websites. One such captivating effect is the Interactive Snowfall Cursor Effect, where snowflakes are generated as the user moves the mouse. In this post, we’ll walk through how to create this stunning effect using a combination of CSS and JavaScript.

Check out the full implementation on CodePen:

Interactive Snowfall Cursor Effect

What You'll Learn

  • How to create a snowfall effect using CSS and JavaScript.
  • Implementing a dynamic cursor interaction for generating snowflakes.
  • Adding random sizes and speeds to enhance visual variety.

Conclusion

The combination of CSS for styling and JavaScript for interactivity creates a stunning snowfall effect that enhances user engagement. This approach allows for endless customization, from different shapes and colors to varied animation speeds, making your website more dynamic and visually appealing.

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment below. Happy coding! ❄️

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