ZIP Code 87005
Cibola County, New Mexico — Bluewater
What This Means
Cibola 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 Code | 87005 |
| County | Cibola |
| City | Bluewater |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| Ground Snow Load | 5 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): 5 PSF
ⓘ Simplified estimate for flat roofs. Sloped roofs, drift zones, and unbalanced loads need additional calculations. Consult a structural engineer for final design.
Cibola 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 87005?
ZIP code 87005 is in Cibola 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 87005?
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 87005 in?
ZIP code 87005 is in Cibola County, New Mexico (NM).