Lots of built up snow adds extra weight to the roof that can also cause damage so shedding water and snow more efficiently is a definite advantage.
Shed roof advantages and disadvantages.
If they get damaged shingles are considerably easier to repair than metal.
Since a shed roof generally has a much steeper slope it usually lets the water roll right down it and over the edge.
In the past people used shed roofs exclusively for their garden sheds and garages.
Shingles have a lower initial cost.
Yes shed roofs are cost effective options because of their simplicity.
It has a lower profile than the skillion or gable so may be more suitable to some neighborhoods.
Pooling water on a roof can cause leaks and other damage.
A metal roof is a 100 upgrade easy to repair.
At bylers architectural shingles are standard on all sheds and are included in the price of a building.
Granted they also get damaged more easily.