Light

ZIP Code 98559

Grays Harbor County, Washington — Malone

20PSF (Ground Snow Load)
LightClassification

What This Means

Grays Harbor County, Washington has a light ground snow load of 20 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 Code98559
CountyGrays Harbor
CityMalone
StateWashington (WA)
Ground Snow Load20 PSF — Light
Classification Range1 - 20 PSF
Data QualityMeasured

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): 20 PSF

Roof Snow Load: 14 PSF

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

Grays Harbor 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 98559?

ZIP code 98559 is in Grays Harbor County, Washington, with a ground snow load of 20 PSF, classified as light per ASCE 7-22.

Is my roof strong enough for snow in 98559?

With a light ground snow load of 20 PSF, standard residential construction typically handles this load, but verify with your local building code.

What county is ZIP code 98559 in?

ZIP code 98559 is in Grays Harbor County, Washington (WA).