Snow Load in Arizona

15 counties — Average 0 PSF (No Snow Load)

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No Load (66.7%) Case Study (33.3%)
No Snow Load — 10 counties with 0 PSF. No structural snow load design needed.
Case Study — 5 counties where snow loads vary too much to assign one number. A licensed engineer must determine the load for your specific site.

Based on ASCE 7-22, the national standard for structural snow loads used by engineers and building codes across the US.

Arizona Snow Load Map

Counties colored by snow load classification.

Arizona

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All 15 Counties — By Snow Load

CountyClassificationSnow Load
Apache Case Study Site Study
Cochise None 0 PSF
Coconino Case Study Site Study
Gila None 0 PSF
Graham None 0 PSF
Greenlee Case Study Site Study
La Paz None 0 PSF
Maricopa None 0 PSF
Mohave None 0 PSF
Navajo Case Study Site Study
Pima None 0 PSF
Pinal None 0 PSF
Santa Cruz None 0 PSF
Yavapai Case Study Site Study
Yuma None 0 PSF

Source: ASCE 7-22 ground snow load data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the snow load in Arizona?

Arizona has an average ground snow load of 0 PSF, classified as no snow load. Out of 15 counties: 10 have no load, 5 case study.

Which Arizona counties have the highest snow load?

5 counties require a site-specific case study. See the county table above for a complete breakdown.

How do I check snow load for my Arizona address?

Enter your ZIP code in the search box above to see your area's ASCE 7-22 ground snow load, classification, and roof snow load calculator.

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