Snow Load in Minnesota

87 counties — Average 52.1 PSF (Heavy)

7
80
Moderate (8.0%) Heavy (92.0%)
Moderate — 7 counties with 21–40 PSF. Roofs need reinforced framing to handle regular snow buildup.
Heavy — 80 counties with 41–60 PSF. Engineered roof systems required for significant snow accumulation.

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

Minnesota Snow Load Map

Counties colored by snow load classification.

Highest Snow Load Counties

Aitkin60 PSF
Anoka50 PSF
Becker60 PSF
Beltrami60 PSF
Benton50 PSF
Big Stone50 PSF
Blue Earth50 PSF
Brown50 PSF
Carlton60 PSF
Carver50 PSF
Cass60 PSF
Chippewa50 PSF
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All 87 Counties — By Snow Load

CountyClassificationSnow Load
Aitkin Heavy 60 PSF
Anoka Heavy 50 PSF
Becker Heavy 60 PSF
Beltrami Heavy 60 PSF
Benton Heavy 50 PSF
Big Stone Heavy 50 PSF
Blue Earth Heavy 50 PSF
Brown Heavy 50 PSF
Carlton Heavy 60 PSF
Carver Heavy 50 PSF
Cass Heavy 60 PSF
Chippewa Heavy 50 PSF
Chisago Heavy 50 PSF
Clay Heavy 50 PSF
Clearwater Heavy 60 PSF
Cook Heavy 60 PSF
Cottonwood Heavy 50 PSF
Crow Wing Heavy 60 PSF
Dakota Heavy 50 PSF
Dodge Heavy 50 PSF
Douglas Heavy 50 PSF
Faribault Heavy 50 PSF
Fillmore Moderate 40 PSF
Freeborn Heavy 50 PSF
Goodhue Heavy 50 PSF
Grant Heavy 50 PSF
Hennepin Heavy 50 PSF
Houston Moderate 40 PSF
Hubbard Heavy 60 PSF
Isanti Heavy 50 PSF
Itasca Heavy 60 PSF
Jackson Moderate 40 PSF
Kanabec Heavy 60 PSF
Kandiyohi Heavy 50 PSF
Kittson Heavy 60 PSF
Koochiching Heavy 60 PSF
Lac qui Parle Heavy 50 PSF
Lake Heavy 60 PSF
Lake of the Woods Heavy 60 PSF
Le Sueur Heavy 50 PSF
Lincoln Heavy 50 PSF
Lyon Heavy 50 PSF
Mahnomen Heavy 60 PSF
Marshall Heavy 60 PSF
Martin Heavy 50 PSF
McLeod Heavy 50 PSF
Meeker Heavy 50 PSF
Mille Lacs Heavy 50 PSF
Morrison Heavy 50 PSF
Mower Moderate 40 PSF
Murray Heavy 50 PSF
Nicollet Heavy 50 PSF
Nobles Moderate 40 PSF
Norman Heavy 60 PSF
Olmsted Heavy 50 PSF
Otter Tail Heavy 50 PSF
Pennington Heavy 60 PSF
Pine Heavy 60 PSF
Pipestone Moderate 40 PSF
Polk Heavy 60 PSF
Pope Heavy 50 PSF
Ramsey Heavy 50 PSF
Red Lake Heavy 60 PSF
Redwood Heavy 50 PSF
Renville Heavy 50 PSF
Rice Heavy 50 PSF
Rock Moderate 40 PSF
Roseau Heavy 60 PSF
Scott Heavy 50 PSF
Sherburne Heavy 50 PSF
Sibley Heavy 50 PSF
St. Louis Heavy 60 PSF
Stearns Heavy 50 PSF
Steele Heavy 50 PSF
Stevens Heavy 50 PSF
Swift Heavy 50 PSF
Todd Heavy 50 PSF
Traverse Heavy 50 PSF
Wabasha Heavy 50 PSF
Wadena Heavy 60 PSF
Waseca Heavy 50 PSF
Washington Heavy 50 PSF
Watonwan Heavy 50 PSF
Wilkin Heavy 50 PSF
Winona Heavy 50 PSF
Wright Heavy 50 PSF
Yellow Medicine Heavy 50 PSF

Source: ASCE 7-22 ground snow load data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the snow load in Minnesota?

Minnesota has an average ground snow load of 52.1 PSF, classified as heavy. Out of 87 counties: 7 moderate, 80 heavy.

Which Minnesota counties have the highest snow load?

Minnesota has 80 counties with heavy snow load (41-60 PSF). See the county table above for a complete breakdown.

How do I check snow load for my Minnesota 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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