Snow Load in Nebraska

93 counties — Average 25.1 PSF (Moderate)

Light (14.0%) Moderate (86.0%)

Light — 13 counties with 1–20 PSF. Standard roof construction is typically sufficient.

Moderate — 80 counties with 21–40 PSF. Roofs need reinforced framing to handle regular snow buildup.

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

Nebraska Snow Load Map

Counties colored by snow load classification.

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All 93 Counties — By Snow Load

County	Classification	Snow Load
Adams	Moderate	25 PSF
Antelope	Moderate	25 PSF
Arthur	Moderate	25 PSF
Banner	Light	20 PSF
Blaine	Moderate	30 PSF
Boone	Moderate	25 PSF
Box Butte	Light	20 PSF
Boyd	Moderate	40 PSF
Brown	Moderate	30 PSF
Buffalo	Moderate	25 PSF
Burt	Moderate	25 PSF
Butler	Moderate	25 PSF
Cass	Moderate	25 PSF
Cedar	Moderate	30 PSF
Chase	Moderate	25 PSF
Cherry	Moderate	30 PSF
Cheyenne	Light	20 PSF
Clay	Moderate	25 PSF
Colfax	Moderate	25 PSF
Cuming	Moderate	25 PSF
Custer	Moderate	25 PSF
Dakota	Moderate	30 PSF
Dawes	Light	20 PSF
Dawson	Moderate	25 PSF
Deuel	Moderate	25 PSF
Dixon	Moderate	30 PSF
Dodge	Moderate	25 PSF
Douglas	Moderate	25 PSF
Dundy	Moderate	25 PSF
Fillmore	Moderate	25 PSF
Franklin	Moderate	25 PSF
Frontier	Moderate	25 PSF
Furnas	Moderate	25 PSF
Gage	Moderate	25 PSF
Garden	Moderate	25 PSF
Garfield	Moderate	25 PSF
Gosper	Moderate	25 PSF
Grant	Light	20 PSF
Greeley	Moderate	25 PSF
Hall	Moderate	25 PSF
Hamilton	Moderate	25 PSF
Harlan	Moderate	25 PSF
Hayes	Moderate	25 PSF
Hitchcock	Moderate	25 PSF
Holt	Moderate	30 PSF
Hooker	Moderate	25 PSF
Howard	Moderate	25 PSF
Jefferson	Moderate	25 PSF
Johnson	Moderate	25 PSF
Kearney	Moderate	25 PSF
Keith	Moderate	25 PSF
Keya Paha	Moderate	35 PSF
Kimball	Light	20 PSF
Knox	Moderate	35 PSF
Lancaster	Moderate	25 PSF
Lincoln	Moderate	25 PSF
Logan	Moderate	25 PSF
Loup	Moderate	25 PSF
Madison	Moderate	25 PSF
McPherson	Moderate	25 PSF
Merrick	Moderate	25 PSF
Morrill	Light	20 PSF
Nance	Moderate	25 PSF
Nemaha	Light	20 PSF
Nuckolls	Moderate	25 PSF
Otoe	Moderate	25 PSF
Pawnee	Light	20 PSF
Perkins	Moderate	25 PSF
Phelps	Moderate	25 PSF
Pierce	Moderate	25 PSF
Platte	Moderate	25 PSF
Polk	Moderate	25 PSF
Red Willow	Moderate	25 PSF
Richardson	Light	20 PSF
Rock	Moderate	30 PSF
Saline	Moderate	25 PSF
Sarpy	Moderate	25 PSF
Saunders	Moderate	25 PSF
Scotts Bluff	Light	20 PSF
Seward	Moderate	25 PSF
Sheridan	Light	20 PSF
Sherman	Moderate	25 PSF
Sioux	Light	15 PSF
Stanton	Moderate	25 PSF
Thayer	Moderate	25 PSF
Thomas	Moderate	25 PSF
Thurston	Moderate	25 PSF
Valley	Moderate	25 PSF
Washington	Moderate	25 PSF
Wayne	Moderate	30 PSF
Webster	Moderate	25 PSF
Wheeler	Moderate	25 PSF
York	Moderate	25 PSF

Source: ASCE 7-22 ground snow load data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the snow load in Nebraska?

Nebraska has an average ground snow load of 25.1 PSF, classified as moderate. Out of 93 counties: 13 light, 80 moderate.

Which Nebraska counties have the highest snow load?

See the county table above for a complete breakdown.

How do I check snow load for my Nebraska 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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