Light

ZIP Code 97042

Clackamas County, Oregon — Mulino

10PSF (Ground Snow Load)
LightClassification

What This Means

Clackamas County, Oregon has a light ground snow load of 10 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 Code97042
CountyClackamas
CityMulino
StateOregon (OR)
Ground Snow Load10 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): 10 PSF

Roof Snow Load: 7 PSF

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

Clackamas 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 97042?

ZIP code 97042 is in Clackamas County, Oregon, with a ground snow load of 10 PSF, classified as light per ASCE 7-22.

Is my roof strong enough for snow in 97042?

With a light ground snow load of 10 PSF, standard residential construction typically handles this load, but verify with your local building code.

What county is ZIP code 97042 in?

ZIP code 97042 is in Clackamas County, Oregon (OR).