UPDATE: A relentless windstorm continues to impact residents in Caribou City, Colorado, as 182 Xcel Energy customers have been without power since 2:33 p.m. on Wednesday. This outage is one of the most significant in Boulder County, which saw over 100,000 customers lose power during the severe weather event.
Despite the windstorm subsiding, residents of Caribou City remain in the dark five days later. As of 10 a.m. Monday, Xcel Energy projected that power restoration is expected around 2 p.m. today, bringing much-needed relief to those affected.
The outages began as part of planned shutoffs intended to mitigate the risk of wildfires amid dangerously high gusts exceeding 100 mph. These proactive measures were crucial, but they left many communities grappling with extended power loss. Currently, a total of 863 customers across Boulder County remain without electricity, but none have faced such a prolonged outage as those in Caribou City.
Residents are feeling the strain of this situation, with many relying on alternative sources for light and heat as temperatures drop. Local authorities are urging patience as crews work diligently to restore power.
Officials from Xcel Energy have indicated that they are prioritizing restoration efforts in the hardest-hit areas and are closely monitoring the situation. The community is holding its breath as they await updates, hoping for their lights to flicker back on soon.
As this situation develops, all eyes are on the clock. Be sure to stay tuned for further updates as restoration efforts continue. Residents are encouraged to report any additional outages or issues directly to Xcel Energy for immediate assistance.
