Xcel Energy to Cut Power for Thousands in Colorado Due to High Wind and Fire Risk

Xcel Energy is cutting off power to some customers in northwest Fort Collins, Laporte, Larimer County, and beyond due to winds of up to 100 mph expected in Colorado on Saturday, posing a high risk of wind-driven wildfires. The planned outage could extend through at least noon Sunday, affecting about 55,000 customers primarily in Boulder County. Interstate closures and fire warnings are in effect, and residents are advised to prepare for outages and track/report power outages using provided resources. The National Weather Service has issued high wind and red flag warnings for the area, with gusts of up to 100 mph possible in the foothills, and the forecast includes strong winds, blowing dust, and chances of snow showers.