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Snohomish PUD reports that strong northwesterly winds did a significant damage to Camano Island and the northwestern part of Snohomish County overnight. Snohomish County PUD is working to get power restored as quickly and safely as possible. The National Weather Service had a high wind warning in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. Gusts were as high as 70 mph near Whidbey Island until 4 a.m.

There are currently 34 crews in the field assessing damage and starting repairs throughout the county. Mutual Aid crews from Douglas County PUD and Grant County PUD have been requested and are on the way to aid in restoration efforts.

Multiple roadways will be closed to assist in restoration efforts. Please stay clear of these areas to allow crews to work safely and efficiently.

• Marine Drive south of Stanwood
• 84^th Ave. at 119^th near Getchell

Most of Camano Island is without power, with at least one transmission pole down. PUD staff will be in front of Camano Commons Marketplace tomorrow, December 18 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with coffee, handwarmers, information, and a place to charge devices. At its peak, approximately 63,700 customers were without power.

• [8:00 PM | Dec-17] SnoPUD and PSE Outage Update (Next Update)

• [4:30 PM | Dec-17] SnoPUD and PSE Outage Update
  • Snohomish PUD is reporting 29,071 customers are without power in Snohomish County.
  • PSE is reporting a total of 86,156 customer without electricity.
  • Total: PSE + SnoPUD = 115,227 customers without electricity.
  • A 27.5% improvement from 12 p.m. update.

• [12:00 PM | Dec-17] SnoPUD and PSE Outage Update (Next Update)
  • Snohomish PUD is reporting 35,553 customers are without power in Snohomish County.
  • PSE is reporting a total of 123,391 customer without electricity.
  • Total: PSE + SnoPUD = 158,994 customers without electricity.
  • A 5.2% improvement from 10 a.m. update.

• [10:00 AM | Dec-17] SnoPUD and PSE Outage Update
  • Snohomish PUD is reporting 39,457 customers are without power in Snohomish County.
  • PSE is reporting a total of 128,204 customer without electricity.
  • Total: PSE + SnoPUD = 167,661 customers without electricity.
  • A 8.8% improvement from 8 a.m. update.

• [8:00 AM | Dec-17] SnoPUD and PSE Outage Update
  • Snohomish PUD is reporting 48,276 customers are without power in Snohomish County.
  • PSE is reporting a total of 135,505 customer without electricity.
  • Total: PSE + SnoPUD = 183,781 customers without electricity.
  • A 10% improvement from 4:34 a.m. update.

• [4:34 AM | Dec-17] SnoPUD and PSE Outage Update
  • Snohomish PUD is reporting 60,960 customers are without power in Snohomish County. PSE is reporting 32,479 customers are without power in Whidbey Island alone.
  • PSE is reporting a total of 143,290 customer without electricity.
  • Total: PSE + SnoPUD = 204,250 customers without electricity.

HIGHEST WIND REPORTS AT OR ABOVE 50 MPH BY NWS

Location                     Speed     Time/Date       Lat/Lon
Alpental Ski Area            112 MPH   0200 AM 12/17   47.44N/121.44W
Snoqualmie Pass              82 MPH    0200 AM 12/17   47.42N/121.43W
Whidbey Island NAS           71 MPH    1244 AM 12/17   48.35N/122.65W
Paradise                     71 MPH    0200 AM 12/17   46.78N/121.74W
New Dungeness Lighthouse     69 MPH    0313 AM 12/17   48.18N/123.11W
Dungeness Bay Sequim         69 MPH    1219 AM 12/17   48.15N/123.18W
Westport Tide Gauge          67 MPH    1154 PM 12/16   46.90N/124.11W
Smith Island                 66 MPH    0110 AM 12/17   48.32N/122.83W
Greenwater                   63 MPH    0200 AM 12/17   47.12N/121.60W
Kap-15_wthr_01               59 MPH    0200 AM 12/17   47.03N/122.27W
Hoquiam Airport              58 MPH    1207 AM 12/17   46.97N/123.94W
19 W Cape Elizabeth          56 MPH    0140 AM 12/17   47.35N/124.74W
13 NNW Dungeness             56 MPH    1240 AM 12/17   48.33N/123.18W
Port Townsend - Point Hudson 56 MPH    1238 AM 12/17   48.12N/122.75W
Mount Baker NWAC             56 MPH    0200 AM 12/17   48.85N/121.68W
Oso                          55 MPH    0115 AM 12/17   48.27N/121.90W
Destruction Island           53 MPH    0300 AM 12/17   47.67N/124.48W
Humptullips RAWS - 6 E Nielt 53 MPH    0308 AM 12/17   47.38N/123.76W
North Bend - Torguson Prk    53 MPH    0230 AM 12/17   47.49N/121.78W
Highway 20 - Mt. Vernon      53 MPH    1247 AM 12/17   48.45N/122.43W
Coupeville Airport           52 MPH    1233 AM 12/17   48.19N/122.63W
Port Of Tacoma #1            52 MPH    0148 AM 12/17   47.28N/122.42W
Cama Beach SP                51 MPH    1240 AM 12/17   48.14N/122.52W
Renton Airport               51 MPH    0203 AM 12/17   47.50N/122.22W
Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport  51 MPH    0155 AM 12/17   47.45N/122.32W
Shelton Airport              51 MPH    1242 AM 12/17   47.23N/123.13W
Port Angeles                 51 MPH    1148 PM 12/16   48.13N/123.44W
Shelton                      50 MPH    0135 AM 12/17   47.19N/122.87W
Hob-15_wthr_02               50 MPH    0220 AM 12/17   47.36N/121.88W
Possession Sound             50 MPH    0101 AM 12/17   48.02N/122.27W

SAFETY TIPS

It’s never safe to approach a power line that is on the ground! Approaching fallen power lines can be fatal. Electricity always wants to go to the ground and can reach you through the ground if you get close enough to a fallen live power line. Stay at least 30 feet away.

DO NOT place a portable generator inside your home or garage when you are running it. Using a portable generator INDOORS (even with windows and doors open) can kill you in minutes because exhaust from the portable generator contains high concentrations of carbon monoxide (a poison that cannot be seen and has no odor).

Report downed lines in Snohomish County to 425-783-1001.

Author: Mario Lotmore