It depends mainly on the type and severity of the weather.
Strong retractible awning hold snow.
Therefore retractable awnings are strong enough to sustain winds of a certain speed and also some weight due to leaves snow rain or ice.
Retractable awnings can provide your deck or patio with shelter from the snow.
Having the option to open your awning in the winter will keep your patio or deck clear of snow.
Quality awnings are specially designed to have a proper pitch or slope that allows moisture to run off and not add continuous weight to the awning fabric and frame.
However most awning manufacturers will recommend that awnings be fully retracted in difficult weather conditions.
However once that snow has stopped you can extend the awning and enjoy the shade on a bright sunny day.
These awnings are built very strong and tough and are able to withstand a mild snowfall.
These awnings are built strong and can be built with a slope to them letting the snow run off the end.
The good news is that retractable awnings.
Even in the winter you can protract your retractable awning to give you or your outdoor patio shelter from the snow.
Other snow coping strategies include removing the awning s fabric for the winter season which may even be required depending on the municipality or to advise your clients to have retractable awnings closed should snow occur.
Some retractable fabric awnings will support a dusting of snow.
The most accurate answer is it depends.
This means the weight of the snow won t weigh down your awing.
Build your awning with a slope and the snow will run off the awning.