ZIP Code 59401
Cascade County, Montana — Great Falls
What This Means
Cascade County, Montana 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 Code | 59401 |
| County | Cascade |
| City | Great Falls |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| Ground Snow Load | 15 PSF — Light |
| Classification Range | 1 - 20 PSF |
| Data Quality | Elevation estimated |
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
ⓘ Simplified estimate for flat roofs. Sloped roofs, drift zones, and unbalanced loads need additional calculations. Consult a structural engineer for final design.
Cascade 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 59401?
ZIP code 59401 is in Cascade County, Montana, with a ground snow load of 15 PSF, classified as light per ASCE 7-22.
Is my roof strong enough for snow in 59401?
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 59401 in?
ZIP code 59401 is in Cascade County, Montana (MT).