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Monday, Sep. 28

A weather system is tracking into our region overnight with strong winds forecasted for Kitsap, Island, far Western Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Winds impacting fully flush vegetation this early in the season can lead to a larger than expected number of outages.

We understand how difficult it is to be without power.  Our teams are preparing to respond and we have added staffing overnight and into the morning. Crews will remain in the field to assess damage and restore power as long as it is safe.  If your power goes out, we’ll work around the clock to restore it as quickly and safely as possible.

As we prepare for storm conditions, we encourage our customers to do the same:

  • Make sure to have emergency supplies at home and in your vehicle, such as extra batteries, flashlights, food and blankets.
  • Have a battery-powered radio ready to go.
  • Charge cell phones and mobile devices in case the power goes out.
  • Download the PSE mobile outage app to track and report outages or visit pse.com/outagemap.
  • Find more preparedness tips at pse.com/storm.    

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Safety first:

  • Assume all wires on the ground are energized. Never touch or go within 35 feet of any wire on the ground. Call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report any wire on the ground.
  • If you’re using portable heaters, keep them away from furniture, draperies and other flammable materials.
  • Always use flashlights instead of candles.
  • Be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning:
    • Never install or use a generator indoors or in enclosed or partially-enclosed areas, even those that are ventilated. When using your generator outdoors during a power outage, avoid placing it near windows, doors and vents. More generator safety tips: pse.com/en/pages/generator-safety.
    • Never use a natural gas range for heating, or charcoal as an indoor heating or cooking source.
    • Additional carbon monoxide safety information: pse.com/en/pages/carbon-monoxide.
  • Never charge your phone or other devices in a running vehicle with the garage door closed.

Visit Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Museum and Park

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The Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Museum will open at 10 am on May 27, 2026. Staff are available via phone listed below for any questions.

We look forward to seeing you this year!

PSE’s historic Carpenter Shop and Train Depot, which chronicle Charles H. Baker’s 1898-1899 development of the world’s first underground power station, house the hydroelectric museum’s exhibits.

Recreation

The 12-acre Snoqualmie Falls Park contains picnic areas, restrooms, education kiosks and signs, and cliffside observation areas for viewing Snoqualmie Falls.

The lower park area offers a trail through forested wildlife habitat, a kayak and canoe launching area, historic interpretive displays and a riverside boardwalk and observation platform for viewing Snoqualmie Falls. Parking in the main park area accommodates tour buses and approximately 450 cars. The parking lot in the lower park has three bus stalls and space for 41 cars.

Please be advised that the Snoqualmie Falls Park gift shop parking area, between the main and lower parking areas is now “pay to park.” View this map for more information. Also, there is an Overflow Lot off of Snoqualmie Parkway at Railroad Avenue, which can accommodate an estimated 150 vehicles.

The energy project's Snoqualmie Falls Park and its trails are open for day use year-round. The park is one of the region's most-visited tourist destinations. Map It

Puget Sound Energy's Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project, built in the late 1890s about 30 miles east of Seattle, is one of the Pacific Northwest's oldest hydropower facilities and home to the world's first hydroelectric plant built completely underground.

Visitor Information for Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Museum

Days and Hours: Wed - Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Address: SE 69th Place, Snoqualmie, Wash 98065 Map It

Parking: Parking for the museum is limited. Park in the museum parking lot and follow the striped pedestrian path to the museum. ADA parking is available next to the museum.

For more information: 425-831-4445

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Tours

Watch the video below for a virtual tour of the historic Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project.

Snoqualmie Falls
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