Snow Load in Utah

29 counties — Average 19.4 PSF (Light)

Light (20.7%) Moderate (6.9%) Case Study (72.4%)

Light — 6 counties with 1–20 PSF. Standard roof construction is typically sufficient.

Moderate — 2 counties with 21–40 PSF. Roofs need reinforced framing to handle regular snow buildup.

Case Study — 21 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.

Utah Snow Load Map

Counties colored by snow load classification.

Utah

Source: ASCE 7-22 ground snow load data

What is the snow load in Utah?

Utah has an average ground snow load of 19.4 PSF, classified as light. Out of 29 counties: 6 light, 2 moderate, 21 case study.

Which Utah counties have the highest snow load?

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

How do I check snow load for my Utah 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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