Snow Load in North Carolina

100 counties — Average 13.1 PSF (Light)

100
Light (100.0%)
Light — 100 counties with 1–20 PSF. Standard roof construction is typically sufficient.

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

North Carolina Snow Load Map

Counties colored by snow load classification.

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All 100 Counties — By Snow Load

CountyClassificationSnow Load
Alamance Light 15 PSF
Alexander Light 15 PSF
Alleghany Light 20 PSF
Anson Light 10 PSF
Ashe Light 20 PSF
Avery Light 15 PSF
Beaufort Light 10 PSF
Bertie Light 10 PSF
Bladen Light 10 PSF
Brunswick Light 10 PSF
Buncombe Light 15 PSF
Burke Light 15 PSF
Cabarrus Light 10 PSF
Caldwell Light 15 PSF
Camden Light 10 PSF
Carteret Light 10 PSF
Caswell Light 20 PSF
Catawba Light 15 PSF
Chatham Light 15 PSF
Cherokee Light 10 PSF
Chowan Light 10 PSF
Clay Light 10 PSF
Cleveland Light 10 PSF
Columbus Light 10 PSF
Craven Light 10 PSF
Cumberland Light 10 PSF
Currituck Light 10 PSF
Dare Light 10 PSF
Davidson Light 15 PSF
Davie Light 15 PSF
Duplin Light 10 PSF
Durham Light 15 PSF
Edgecombe Light 15 PSF
Forsyth Light 15 PSF
Franklin Light 15 PSF
Gaston Light 10 PSF
Gates Light 10 PSF
Graham Light 10 PSF
Granville Light 20 PSF
Greene Light 10 PSF
Guilford Light 15 PSF
Halifax Light 15 PSF
Harnett Light 15 PSF
Haywood Light 15 PSF
Henderson Light 15 PSF
Hertford Light 15 PSF
Hoke Light 10 PSF
Hyde Light 10 PSF
Iredell Light 15 PSF
Jackson Light 15 PSF
Johnston Light 10 PSF
Jones Light 10 PSF
Lee Light 15 PSF
Lenoir Light 10 PSF
Lincoln Light 10 PSF
Macon Light 15 PSF
Madison Light 15 PSF
Martin Light 10 PSF
McDowell Light 15 PSF
Mecklenburg Light 10 PSF
Mitchell Light 15 PSF
Montgomery Light 10 PSF
Moore Light 10 PSF
Nash Light 15 PSF
New Hanover Light 10 PSF
Northampton Light 15 PSF
Onslow Light 10 PSF
Orange Light 15 PSF
Pamlico Light 10 PSF
Pasquotank Light 10 PSF
Pender Light 10 PSF
Perquimans Light 10 PSF
Person Light 20 PSF
Pitt Light 10 PSF
Polk Light 15 PSF
Randolph Light 15 PSF
Richmond Light 10 PSF
Robeson Light 10 PSF
Rockingham Light 20 PSF
Rowan Light 15 PSF
Rutherford Light 15 PSF
Sampson Light 10 PSF
Scotland Light 10 PSF
Stanly Light 10 PSF
Stokes Light 20 PSF
Surry Light 20 PSF
Swain Light 15 PSF
Transylvania Light 15 PSF
Tyrrell Light 10 PSF
Union Light 10 PSF
Vance Light 15 PSF
Wake Light 15 PSF
Warren Light 15 PSF
Washington Light 10 PSF
Watauga Light 20 PSF
Wayne Light 10 PSF
Wilkes Light 15 PSF
Wilson Light 15 PSF
Yadkin Light 15 PSF
Yancey Light 15 PSF

Source: ASCE 7-22 ground snow load data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the snow load in North Carolina?

North Carolina has an average ground snow load of 13.1 PSF, classified as light. Out of 100 counties: 100 light.

Which North Carolina counties have the highest snow load?

See the county table above for a complete breakdown.

How do I check snow load for my North Carolina 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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