Snow Load

To determine Ground Snow Load:

           Multiply the elevation by the Contour Interval from the map available below.

To determine Roof Snow Loads:                            

           Multiply the elevation by the Contour Interval from the map available below and then multiply that product by 80%.

**Roof is 20% of Ground Snow Load

Ex.      2500 x .025 x .80 = 50lb snow load

  • Wind level---90 miles per hour
  • Seismic Category---Site Class B
  • Frost Depth---32"

City

Elevation (ft)

Ground Snow (lbs)

Roof Load (lbs)

Elk River

2918

143

115

Orofino

1027

23

19

Pierce

3087

108

86

Weippe

3029

91

72

Snow Load Map for Clearwater County