Colorado Braces for Potential Power Outages Amid Windy Weather

Reduced Impact Due to Improved Predictions

Colorado is facing a possible power outage due to strong winds. The number of people affected has been reduced from 500,000 to 52,000. This change is because of better weather predictions and improvements in the power grid.

Planned Outages and Affected Areas

The power cuts are planned for Wednesday morning. They will mostly affect areas near the mountains. These include parts of:

• Jefferson County
• Boulder County
• Clear Creek County
• Larimer County
• Weld County

Preventing Wildfires

The goal is to prevent wildfires. The risk is high because of dry weather and strong winds. Denver has seen record-high temperatures recently, making the situation even more dangerous.

Restoration Efforts

Power crews will work to restore electricity as soon as it is safe. They will check the lines carefully before turning the power back on. This process can take hours or even days.

Sensitive Power Lines

Even if there are no power cuts, the power lines will be more sensitive. They will shut off if they detect any problems. This is to prevent accidents.

Customer Updates

Customers can check for outages online or by texting. There is a small chance of rain or snow, but it is unlikely to help much.