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Xcel Energy is continuing to prepare for strong winds, low relative humidity and very dry conditions, resulting in high wildfire risk, in parts of western Colorado and the San Luis Valley on Wednesday, April 22, and potentially along the northern Front Range on Thursday, April 23. Historically low snowpack, coupled with unseasonably warm and dry weather as well as very dry vegetation, could contribute to large, fast-spreading wildfires.

Xcel Energy submitted a proposal to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission today to address the growth in customers with large electricity needs, such as data centers, with a focus on ensuring existing customers do not subsidize large new customers.

Hundreds of Xcel Energy crew members are out inspecting power lines and poles and making any needed repairs to restore power to customers impacted by severe wind that moved through Colorado today.

Xcel Energy is positioning hundreds of crew members to inspect power lines and make repairs to the system following today’s extreme wind event.

As Xcel Energy continues to prepare for a strong wind event and likely Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) tomorrow, March 14, the company is encouraging customers to be ready for power outages.

As crews address power outages caused by today’s high winds, Xcel Energy is monitoring and preparing for forecasted severe weather with high winds, low humidity, severe drought and extremely dry ground fuel conditions along much of the Front Range on Saturday, March 14 that will create critical fire weather conditions and may lead to power outages.

Xcel Energy is closely monitoring and preparing for a higher risk of wildfires across much of the Front Range through the remainder of the week. Despite the recent snowfall, dry fuels persist, coupled with high winds and historically low snowpack. The warm temperatures and high wind will quickly melt snow and dry out vegetation, increasing the risk of fast-spreading wildfires. Xcel Energy Media Relations 3500 Blake St. Denver, CO 80205 303-294-2300 mediainquiries@xcelenergy.com xcelenergy.com   Xcel Energy monitoring and preparing for higher risk of...

Xcel Energy is closely monitoring and preparing for a higher risk of wildfires across Colorado. High winds and historically low snowpack, coupled with unseasonably warm and dry weather and very dry vegetation could contribute to large, fast-spreading wildfires in these areas.  

Xcel Energy continúa preparándose para el clima severo, incluyendo fuertes vientos, en Colorado, según el pronóstico indica que comenzará el martes 17 de febrero. La histórica baja cantidad de nieve, junto con un clima inusualmente cálido y seco y la vegetación muy seca, podría contribuir a incendios forestales grandes y de rápida propagación.

Xcel Energy is continuing to prepare for severe weather, including strong wind, in Colorado forecast to start Tuesday, Feb. 17. Historically low snowpack, coupled with unseasonably warm and dry weather and very dry vegetation, could contribute to large, fast-spreading wildfires.