UPDATE: Nearly a week after a devastating windstorm, 182 customers in the Caribou City neighborhood, located 3.5 miles north of Nederland, Colorado, remain without power. The outage, which began at 2:33 p.m. on September 27, 2023, is among the most significant in Boulder County, where a total of 863 customers still face power disruptions.
As of 10 a.m. Monday, residents are hopeful for restoration, with Xcel Energy estimating power to be restored by 2 p.m. today. This prolonged outage follows a windstorm that wreaked havoc across the region, bringing gusts exceeding 100 mph and leaving as many as 100,000 people without electricity statewide.
The outages started as planned shutoffs intended to mitigate the risk of rapid wildfire spread amid extreme weather conditions. However, the extended duration of the outages has left many residents in Caribou City anxious and frustrated, as they cope without essential services for nearly five days.
In Boulder County, while the situation is developing, the Caribou City outage stands out as the longest ongoing disruption. Other areas across the county are beginning to see power restored, but the residents of Caribou City are still waiting for relief.
Residents are urged to stay tuned for updates from authorities as restoration efforts continue. With the potential for changing weather conditions, it is critical for everyone to remain vigilant and prepared. The community is counting on Xcel Energy to resolve these outages swiftly, and many are sharing their experiences on social media, emphasizing the urgent need for power restoration.
Stay connected for the latest developments on this ongoing situation and how it affects the local community.
