: In Steam, right-click the game > Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game files to ensure no base files are corrupt.

: Delete your config.cfg file located in the game folder (Documents > ETS2/ATS) and restart the game to generate a fresh one.

: Disable any other weather, lighting, or graphics mods, as they often conflict with winter textures and cause immediate crashes. Common Fixes for 1.43 Crashes

: If using optional add-ons (like physics or heavy snow), place them above the main mod file in the load order.