Summary
Over half a million people in the United States lost power due to severe winter weather, particularly in Washington and Oregon. The outages are linked to storms causing downed trees and snapped power lines.
Key Facts
- PowerOutage data shows over 567,000 U.S. customers without power.
- Washington state reports 377,000 outages, affecting about 9.7% of its population.
- Oregon records over 204,000 outages, impacting 13.54% of its population.
- Counties most affected in Washington include Clark, Pierce, and Snohomish.
- In Oregon, Marion and Clackamas counties are among the hardest hit.
- Weather conditions include heavy rain, strong winds, and mountain snow.
- Local authorities advise on safety measures like using flashlights and saving water.
- Utility companies are working to restore power, and residents should check for updates.
