Archive · 17 Dec 2025
High Wind Warnings and Power Shutoffs
There are strong wind warnings in some parts of Washington, Oregon, and Colorado.
In Washington, winds can be very strong, up to 70 mph in some places.
This can knock down trees and power lines, causing power outages and making it hard to travel, especially for big vehicles like trucks.
In Oregon, the winds are a bit weaker but still strong enough to cause problems.
In Colorado, Xcel Energy has warned of possible power shutoffs due to the strong winds.
The winds are expected to be strong from Tuesday night to Wednesday afternoon.
People are advised to stay safe inside, away from windows, and be careful if they need to drive.
The winds can also cause fires, so it's important to be extra cautious.
High wind warning issued for eastern Washington, including areas like Spokane and Moses Lake, from Tuesday 10 pm to Wednesday 4 pm.
Expected winds of 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, and isolated gusts up to 70 mph in Washington.
Wind advisory issued for parts of Oregon, including Northern and Eastern Klamath County, from Tuesday 10 pm to Wednesday 4 pm.
Expected winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph in Oregon.
Xcel Energy warns of possible power shutoffs in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer, and Weld counties in Colorado due to strong winds, with gusts up to 60 mph.
- Who
- Residents and travelers in eastern Washington, parts of Oregon, and the Front Range in Colorado
- What
- High wind warnings and advisories issued by the National Weather Service, potential power shutoffs by Xcel Energy
- When
- From Tuesday 10 pm local time to Wednesday 4 pm, with the strongest winds expected around midday Wednesday
- Where
- Eastern Washington, parts of Oregon, and the Front Range in Colorado
- Why
- Strong winds expected to cause damage to power lines, trees, create difficult travel conditions, and potential wildfires
- Affected Areas in Washington
- Washington Palouse, Upper Columbia Basin, Moses Lake Area, Waterville Plateau, Spokane, Northeast Blue Mountains
- Expected Wind Speeds in Washington
- 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph, isolated gusts up to 70 mph
- Affected Areas in Oregon
- Northern and Eastern Klamath County, Central and Eastern Lake County, Western Lake County
- Expected Wind Speeds in Oregon
- 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
- Affected Areas in Colorado
- Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer, and Weld counties
- Expected Wind Speeds in Colorado
- Gusts up to 60 mph (96 kph)
- Warning Duration
- Tuesday 10 pm local time to Wednesday 4 pm
- Potential Impacts
- Damaged power lines, uprooted trees, power outages, difficult travel conditions, potential wildfires
- Safety Advice
- Stay in lower levels of homes, avoid windows, watch for falling debris, drive cautiously
Sources
High wind warning in parts of Washington, advisory in Oregon — gusts could damage power lines, uproot trees
Seattle Power Outage: Over 16,000 Customers In North Seattle Lose Electricity Amid High Winds—Check Outage Map
Xcel warns of possible power shutoffs today in Denver, Jefferson, other counties as high winds threaten Front Range
Heavy rains and strong winds wreak havoc in Washington leaving thousands without electricity
