Snow Load in Nevada

17 counties — Average 5.4 PSF (Light)

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No Load (17.6%) Light (52.9%) Case Study (29.4%)
No Snow Load — 3 counties with 0 PSF. No structural snow load design needed.
Light — 9 counties with 1–20 PSF. Standard roof construction is typically sufficient.
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.

Nevada Snow Load Map

Counties colored by snow load classification.

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All 17 Counties — By Snow Load

CountyClassificationSnow Load
Carson City Case Study Site Study
Churchill Light 5 PSF
Clark None 0 PSF
Douglas Case Study Site Study
Elko Light 20 PSF
Esmeralda Light 5 PSF
Eureka Case Study Site Study
Humboldt Light 10 PSF
Lander Light 5 PSF
Lincoln None 0 PSF
Lyon Light 5 PSF
Mineral Light 5 PSF
Nye None 0 PSF
Pershing Light 5 PSF
Storey Light 5 PSF
Washoe Case Study Site Study
White Pine Case Study Site Study

Source: ASCE 7-22 ground snow load data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the snow load in Nevada?

Nevada has an average ground snow load of 5.4 PSF, classified as light. Out of 17 counties: 3 have no load, 9 light, 5 case study.

Which Nevada 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 Nevada 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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