Xcel to Preemptively Cut Power for 150K Customers Amid High Wind and Fire Risks
TL;DR
Xcel Energy is shutting off power for 50,000 customers along Colorado's Front Range due to high winds and dry conditions to prevent wildfires, with power expected to be restored by 6 p.m. and additional outages possible on Friday. The shutdown affects Boulder, Clear Creek, Jefferson, Larimer, and Weld counties, while Denver remains unaffected, and community comfort centers are being set up for residents in need.
- Xcel to shut off power for 50K customers at 10 a.m. Wednesday due to high winds Colorado Public Radio
- Live updates: Impacts from Wednesday's high winds across the Front Range | FOX31 Denver kdvr.com
- Xcel’s planned outages, wind cut power to 100K; more electricity cut-offs possible Friday The Denver Post
- Xcel Energy might temporarily cut power to high fire risk regions ahead of high wind event Colorado Public Radio
- Weather Impact Alert: Extreme winds and high fire danger Wednesday 9News
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