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ZIP Code 28614

Avery County, North Carolina

15PSF (Ground Snow Load)
LightClassification

What This Means

Avery County, North Carolina has a light ground snow load of 15 PSF per ASCE 7-22. At this level, most standard residential roofs are designed to handle the load without issue. However, flat or low-slope roofs should still be checked for drifting and sliding snow.

Snow Load Details

ZIP Code28614
CountyAvery
City—
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
Ground Snow Load15 PSF — Light
Classification Range1 - 20 PSF
Data QualityCounty fallback

Source: ASCE 7-22 ground snow load polygons via ArcGIS

Roof Snow Load Calculator

ASCE 7-22 flat roof formula:  pf = 0.7 × Ce × Ct × Is × pg

Your ground snow load (pg): 15 PSF

Roof Snow Load: 10.5 PSF

ⓘ Simplified estimate for flat roofs. Sloped roofs, drift zones, and unbalanced loads need additional calculations. Consult a structural engineer for final design.

Avery County Snow Load Map

Counties colored by snow load classification. Gray = No Load, Blue = Light, Amber = Moderate, Orange = Heavy, Red = Extreme, Purple = Case Study.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ground snow load for ZIP code 28614?

ZIP code 28614 is in Avery County, North Carolina, with a ground snow load of 15 PSF, classified as light per ASCE 7-22.

Is my roof strong enough for snow in 28614?

With a light ground snow load of 15 PSF, standard residential construction typically handles this load, but verify with your local building code.

What county is ZIP code 28614 in?

ZIP code 28614 is in Avery County, North Carolina (NC).