Yurts have been developed in a country with an extreme climate. They are aerodynamic and resist the strongest winds, although they’re normally not anchored to the ground (Mongolians do not want to hurt the Earth). In case of extreme winds, Mongolians usually attach a big stone to the rope that hangs from the centre of the toono (central dome). You can use a ring bolted to your platform. Make sure that your yurt and substructure is well-anchored to the ground. We have a lot of experience to share on the subject and you might find more info in our installation notice. If the yurt is well installed, it should normally resist heavy snow loads. But for more safety, we advise our customers to regularly get rid of the snow on the roof. Should you leave the yurt unattended for a longer period and fear heavy snow falls, you can always place two additional central post under the toono at 6 and 12 o’clock on yurts up to 6 walls.