Power Outage in Winter, WI

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How to Report Power Outage

Power outage in Winter, Wisconsin? Contact your local utility company.

North Central Power Co
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(715) 945-2630
Xcel Energy
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(800) 895-1999 Report Online
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Barron Electric Cooperative
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(866) 258-8722
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Jump River Electric Cooperative Inc
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(866) 273-5111
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Price Electric Coop Inc
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(715) 339-2155

Winter Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

July 19, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several limbs were down, including an 8 inch poplar branch. Power was out across Winter WI.

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June 29, 2005 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were blown down.

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News

Get Through a Blackout Safely and Comfortably With These 11 Steps - CNET

Americans experienced an average of seven hours of power outages in 2021. Prepare for one by following these steps.

Nov 16, 2022

5-7 inches of Snow, 55 MPH Wind Gusts to Blast I-80 Summit loading...

Five to seven inches of snow coupled with winds gusting as high as 55 mph could make for very difficult travel on Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne Thursday.

Nov 16, 2022

Area officials share tips to stay safe during winter power outages | News | waow.com

Now that winter has made an appearance across central Wisconsin, officials have tips to make sure you're prepared for a winter power outage.

Nov 15, 2022

Prepping Your Self-Storage Facility to Withstand the Harshest Season | Inside Self-Storage

These recommendations will help self-storage operators prepare their properties for the harsh winter season.

Nov 8, 2022

Power outages across southeast Wisconsin

More than 40,000 southeastern Wisconsinites were without power due to strong winds on Saturday.

Nov 5, 2022

Woolly Worms Have Arrived and They're Predicting Winter 2022-23 loading... loading... loading...

My Grandma Morgan strongly believed that the Woolly worm was the most accurate predictor of winter weather. If that's true, here is what they are saying about winter 2022-23.

Oct 27, 2022

Early-season winter storm pounds parts of Great Lakes; snow totals smash record in Marquette, Michigan

A powerful early-season winter storm knocked out power to tens of thousands of people across parts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin and produced sizable snowfall totals that broke records.

Oct 19, 2022

How To Prepare for Increasingly Common Blackouts - Earth911

Power outages are becoming more frequent in the U.S. due to an aging power grid and an increase in severe weather. Make sure you're prepared.

Oct 18, 2022

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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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Winter, Wisconsin

City Winter
County Sawyer
State Wisconsin (WI)
Country United States
Zip Codes 54896

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