Having lived in Wisconsin for a couple years, I understand what you mean. :) I would Definitely recommend using the snow load kit. Each snow load kit reinforces 1 truss. The amount of trusses you will need will depend on how much snow you will get. If you live in northern Wisconsin, then I would recommend reinforcing all the trusses. The snow load rating for this shed is 16 lbs per square foot. Snow usually weighs between 10 and 20 lbs per square foot. The 1034594 will increase the snow load capacity to 30lbs per square foot. It also wouldn't be a bad idea to knock off some of the snow every once in a while.