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Multiple locations lost power as a result of frost accumulating on power lines due to the multi-day dense fog event, with some locations losing power for more than a day. Multiple lines were downed as conductors broke, or snapped. Approximately 20 poles and multiple cross-arms were broken due to the additional weight of the frost on power lines. 26 additional workers were brought in by the local electrical co-op to assist with the damage.
Strong winds and heavy snow combined to produce a blizzard. In addition, periods of freezing rain occurred which accreted on power lines. This, combined with strong winds, led to extensive damage to power lines, cross arms, and poles, and thus widespread power outages.
Up to ten inches of heavy wet snow combined with winds gusting to near 70 mph to result in widespread blizzard conditions. Thundersnow was observed at Crosby. Travel was impossible due to many roads blocked by snow. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down, leading to a prolonged period of power outages across the county. Some of the adverse effects caused by the disruption in power included reports of water and sewage backups, along with livestock producers reporting substantial losses of calves.
A wintry mix of freezing rain and snow spread north across the local area. Precipitation quickly changed over to all snow, with up to three inches of accumulations reported by early Saturday morning. Hazardous travel conditions and scattered power outages resulted.
A prolonged period of freezing fog along with periods of freezing drizzle resulted in moderate to heavy ice accumulations on power lines. This caused several overhead power lines and power poles to snap, resulting in scattered power outages across the county.
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Power outages persist after destructive derecho causes widespread damage - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
The majority of customers should be restored by Saturday night, said Amy Rutledge, manager of corporate communications for the power company, but some may not be restored until Sunday.
Burgum surveys spring storm damage, meets with residents in northwest ND affected by power outages | North Dakota Office of the Governor
Gov. Doug Burgum met with local officials, residents and ranchers in Crosby and other parts of Divide County in far northwest North Dakota to survey infrastructure damage from last weekend’s severe spring storm and discuss how the state can help the area recover from widespread power outages.
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Those in rural towns like Crosby rely on each other, especially during hard times, like now as hundreds of people have been without power for days.
Widespread power outage in region - The Journal & Tioga Tribune
A split power pole in Crosby is one of many damaged or down across the region. Heavy, wet snow and wind have combined to create power outages from Crosby to Williston, Grenora to Tioga. In the aftermath this morning, evidence of damage was widespread in Crosby, with numerous power poles snapped and lines sagging low across
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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.
Crosby, North Dakota
| City | Crosby |
| County | Divide |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 58730 |
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