Severe Weather Causes Widespread Power Outages

Severe weather conditions, including wet snow and strong winds, have led to widespread power outages across multiple regions, significantly impacting thousands of residents. In the Hudson Valley, reported outages are compounded by gusts of wind reaching 30 mph, as confirmed by meteorologists. Trinity County in California has nearly 3,000 residents affected, with significant outages reported near Hayfork and Lewiston. Duquesne Light in Pennsylvania has 3,250 customers in the dark, with restoration efforts underway following severe storms and a potential tornado in the area. Gloucester, Virginia is also facing outages affecting nearly 2,000 residents, although the cause remains under investigation. Planned power outages are scheduled for Prince George, British Columbia, impacting numerous neighborhoods overnight.