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March Windstorm Event

We know being without power is difficult, especially with cold temperatures, and we appreciate your patience. Crews are out in full force working around the clock to make repairs to our electric system as weather has improved and safe access has been established in most areas. We have also brought in additional crews to help us assess damage and restore power as quickly and safely as possible.

Below are updates and current estimated restoration times for hard-hit areas:

  • In Skykomish, crews continue to work on the electric system that feeds the town from the west. Today we were able to patrol the area by helicopter and found extensive damage on the east side of town which still requires repair. Nine crews are actively working to repair damage previously discovered on the west side of town to begin to restore power.
  • In Greenwater, we have identified many areas of damage on the transmission line that serves the area. We do not yet have an estimated restoration time but crews are still actively assessing the extensive damage done to the electric system as we are able. We currently have five crews working in Greenwater to repair accessible damage.
  • In King County, we continue to assess the damage from intense snowfall yesterday. Today we continued to find damage to the system including trees in lines which require removal before repair work can begin. We expect most customers will have their power restored by March 15th at 8 p.m.
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Safety first. Never touch or go within 35 feet of downed power lines because they might be energized. Call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report problems.

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Register for recreation access at Lower Snake River

Register here for PSE's Lower Snake River Wind Facility Access by Written Permission program.

Step 1

Read the Access Permission Agreement and Rules

Step 2

Watch the video

Step 3

Review the maps

Step 4

Fill out and submit the form

Customer information

Choose a phone type*

Vehicle information
Emergency contact
Access information

Please specify access use. Select all that apply:

Hunting (bow):

Hunting (firearms):

Recreation:



Step 5

By submitting this form, you will be registering for a Lower Snake River Wind Facility Access Agreement. Your permit, which you must print, sign and carry with you at all times while visiting the wind farm, will be included in your confirmation email.

Please note that children who are hunting must have their own, signed Access Permission Agreement form. Only children who have completed a hunter's safety course are allowed to hunt. If your children are hunting and are under 16 years old a guardian must sign their permit. Children who are not hunting may be listed on their guardian’s access permit. All hunters are required to have a permit, regardless of age.

For additional information please review the Lower Snake River Tours and Recreation page.