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March Windstorm Event

We understand how difficult it is to be without power, and we appreciate your patience. Crews continued to make steady progress overnight. Small pockets of customers remain without power in King County, Greenwater, and Skykomish. The plan for today is to continue to assess damage in difficult access areas 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. An additional helicopter patrol is scheduled for later in the morning. We expect to have power restored to our Skykomish customers by today, March 15 at 8 p.m.
  • In King County, crews continue to repair damage to the system throughout the morning. We still expect most customers will have their power restored by today, March 15 at 8 p.m.
  • In Greenwater, Highway 410 remains closed and the combination of deep snow and many fallen trees is preventing crews and equipment from accessing damaged electric equipment. Based on current conditions, restoration efforts could go into Monday. Estimated times of restoration will be updated in the PSE outage map as we are able to reassess for any improvement to travel and access during today's early daylight.

Estimated restoration times by region are available at pse.com/alerts. As crews are assigned to a repair job, the specific time for that outage will be added to the outage map.

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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.

Report and track power outages online

Storm safety

Rain and strong winds are a regular part of living in Western Washington.Will you be ready when the next big storm hits? We hope you’ll use the tips below to make sure you and your family are prepared.

Before

  • Keep your emergency kits handy.
  • Learn what to do if there is an outage.
  • Unplug sensitive electronic equipment such as computers.
  • Know which natural gas appliances will continue to operate if there is an outage:
    • Natural gas water heaters
    • Gas log fireplaces
    • Gas ovens and ranges. If it uses electric ignition, have matches nearby to light the flame.
    • Natural gas barbeques. Remember: never bring a portable grill indoors.
  • If you’re using a generator, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. See safety tips about portable generators.

If you live in a flood zone, check out our flood safety tips.


During

  • Keep track of the storm as it develops.
  • If there is an outage:
    • Turn off lights and appliances.
    • Leave one light switch on so you'll know when your power is restored.
    • Use flashlights instead of candles.
    • Keep your freezer and refrigerator doors closed; open them only when it is necessary.
    • Never use a gas range, indoor cooker, charcoal or gas barbeque for heating.
    • Close curtains and drapes to keep the heat in.
    • Wear warm clothes in layers.
    • If the indoor temperature drops to 55 degrees or below, open your faucets so there is a constant drip to prevent pipes from freezing.
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