Snow creates a hazard for structures when it accumulates on the roof. Building codes and standards in the United States prescribe strength recommendations for withstanding the weight of snow (i.e., snow load) that are based on probabilistic assessments of historical data. There is now interest in the engineering community to produce forward-looking codes and standards that account for future environmental conditions. This talk describes an adaptation of the process for specifying snow load requirements when accounting for changes in a future climate. The talk highlights the challenges and opportunities associated with getting structural engineers and climate scientists working together on a common problem.