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A mixture of rain and freezing rain started Wednesday afternoon across the county. As much colder air arrived, temperatures dropped quickly which changed the mixture of precipitation over to snow. The snow became heavy by the late afternoon. By early evening, blizzard conditions developed and continued through the evening. Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph were frequently achieved during the height of the storm.||Due to the ice, snow, and high winds, several jurisdictions lost electricity due to downed power poles and lines. Faribault County���s electrical infrastructure experienced significant damage. Estimated costs were around 120k.
Occurred in Winnebago. Large tree branches down. Scattered power outages also reported.
Trees and power lines down.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Blue Earth, Minnesota
| City | Blue Earth |
| County | Faribault |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56013 |
Calls to dispatch centers revealed slippery roads and a few power outages.