Light

ZIP Code 86515

McKinley County, New Mexico — Window Rock

5PSF (Ground Snow Load)
LightClassification

What This Means

McKinley County, New Mexico has a light ground snow load of 5 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 Code86515
CountyMcKinley
CityWindow Rock
StateNew Mexico (NM)
Ground Snow Load5 PSF — Light
Classification Range1 - 20 PSF
Data QualityElevation 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): 5 PSF

Roof Snow Load: 3.5 PSF

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

McKinley County Snow Load Map

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ground snow load for ZIP code 86515?

ZIP code 86515 is in McKinley County, New Mexico, with a ground snow load of 5 PSF, classified as light per ASCE 7-22.

Is my roof strong enough for snow in 86515?

With a light ground snow load of 5 PSF, standard residential construction typically handles this load, but verify with your local building code.

What county is ZIP code 86515 in?

ZIP code 86515 is in McKinley County, New Mexico (NM).