Power Outages in Western Washington
More than 70,000 people were left without electricity across western Washington due to strong winds that swept through the region. The outages were reported by various utility companies, including Puget Sound Energy, which indicated that approximately 62,200 customers were affected.
In addition to Puget Sound Energy, Snohomish County PUD reported about 11,400 outages, while Seattle City Light noted roughly 2,500 customers without power. The wind gusts reached speeds of 40 to 50 mph, contributing to the widespread disruptions.
Tragically, one person died after a tree fell on a car near Monroe, Washington, highlighting the severe impact of the storm. Utility crews are currently working to restore power to customers as soon as possible, but the situation remains challenging due to the ongoing weather conditions.
As of 10 p.m. Wednesday, Puget Sound Energy reported 53,044 customers without power, while Snohomish County PUD indicated 12,745 outages at the same time. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the evening, further complicating recovery efforts.
The windstorm comes as the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges face a Winter Storm Warning and a rare Blizzard Warning, which is in effect until 5 a.m. This combination of severe weather has created hazardous conditions across the region.
As of March 11, 2026, Puget Sound Energy reported 11,423 customers without power in Whatcom County, indicating that the challenges posed by the storm may persist for some time. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the damage and the timeline for restoration.
Officials are urging residents to stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel during this period of severe weather. The situation is being monitored closely, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
