Snowstorm Causes Power Outages in Denver

Imagine waking up to a winter wonderland, only to find that your power is out. That's what happened to thousands of Denver metro residents on Saturday. The first big snowfall of the season didn't just bring beauty; it also caused chaos. By 8:30 a. m. , over 24, 000 customers were without power, thanks to fallen branches and the heavy, wet snow.

Xcel Energy, the local power company, was busy trying to fix the issue. They had an outage map and updates available on their website. It's important to note that this wasn't just a little snow; a major winter storm was hitting the Denver area, with historic snow totals in parts of the eastern plains. The storm wasn't just affecting Denver; it was also causing trouble in the high country and front range. Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories were in place until noon on Saturday. It's a reminder that while snow can be beautiful, it can also be a real headache.

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