Washington, Oregon, and Idaho Hit by Massive Overnight Power Outages as 592,000 Customers Lose Electricity During Atmospheric River Impact
WASHINGTON – A rapidly intensifying overnight storm left 592,000 customers without power across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, plunging communities into darkness and complicating restoration efforts in 49 counties, according to the latest outage data.
Over Half a Million Residents Lose Electricity Overnight
The hardest-hit state was Washington, where 377,000 customers lost power overnight. Oregon followed with 204,000 outages, while Idaho reported 11,000 customers in the dark.
Officials noted that most outages occurred during the overnight hours, making immediate assessments more difficult for utility crews working in dangerous conditions.
High Winds and Incoming Atmospheric River Fuel the Crisis
Meteorologists say the large-scale outages were triggered by high winds combined with yet another incoming Atmospheric River, a pattern that has repeatedly battered the Pacific Northwest this season.
The combination of saturated soils, strong wind gusts, and nonstop moisture has made the region especially vulnerable to tree failures and power line damage.
More Flooding and Blizzard Conditions Expected
Forecasters warn that more river flooding is expected, and the region could also face a blizzard within the next 48 hours, adding to the already severe weather challenges affecting the Northwest. Crews are urging residents to prepare for additional outages as conditions worsen.
As this major storm series continues to impact the West Coast, you can follow ongoing updates and critical national weather developments at NapervilleLocal.com, where we work to keep readers informed during rapidly evolving events.
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