Case Study

ZIP Code 99830

Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska — Kake

Case StudyClassification
RequiredEngineer Consultation

What This Means

Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska is designated as a Case Study area in ASCE 7-22. Ground snow loads in this region vary significantly due to elevation, terrain, or microclimate effects and cannot be determined from the standard maps. A site-specific case study by a licensed engineer using local weather data is required to determine the design snow load.

Snow Load Details

ZIP Code99830
CountyPrince of Wales-Hyder
CityKake
StateAlaska (AK)
Ground Snow LoadN/A — Case Study
Classification RangeCase Study
Data QualityCase study
Case StudyYes — site-specific study required

Source: ASCE 7-22 ground snow load polygons via ArcGIS

Prince of Wales-Hyder 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 99830?

ZIP code 99830 is in Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska, with a ground snow load of Case Study (varies), classified as case study per ASCE 7-22.

Is my roof strong enough for snow in 99830?

This area is a Case Study zone where snow loads vary significantly. A licensed structural engineer must determine the specific snow load for your site before any building or renovation.

What county is ZIP code 99830 in?

ZIP code 99830 is in Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska (AK).