Xcel’s planned public safety power stoppages collided with wind-related electricity outages around the Front Range in Colorado on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands without power.
The loss of power affected Regional Transportation District train lines, closed schools and canceled Denver holiday events while high winds forced precautionary road closures and potential ground stoppages at Denver International Airport.
As of 2:30 p.m., the strongest winds recorded in Colorado included a 96 mph gust at the NCAR Mesa Lab southwest of Boulder, 93 mph at an Arvada weather station on Colorado 93 and 87 mph at the Boulder airport.
Here’s a roundup of everything you need to know about how the heavy wind has affected Colorado:
Power outages
Xcel’s planned outages, wind cut power to 100K; more electricity cut-offs possible Friday
Wind-related road closures
Colorado road conditions: High winds close roads, highways across Front Range
Denver International Airport delays
Ground stops, delays ‘probable’ at DIA during Wednesday windstorm
Weather and wind gust forecasts
Colorado weather: Wind gusts up to 90 mph likely as power outages hit Front Range
RTD service disruptions
Planned power outages, strong winds to affect RTD trains
School closures
Several school districts close or cancel classes due to potential wind-related power cuts in foothills
Other wind-related closures, cancellations
Canceled due to high winds: Wednesday’s drone show, holiday tree, Christkindlmarket
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