Overview
- The National Weather Service posted a fire weather watch for Thursday and a high wind watch from late Thursday into Friday, with gusts forecast up to 60–65 mph and very low humidity.
- Xcel says a Public Safety Power Shutoff could start around 7 a.m. Friday in limited areas that include parts of Fort Collins, Loveland and Windsor.
- The utility plans to activate Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings that trip lines when a fault is detected and keep them off until crews visually inspect equipment, which could extend restoration times.
- Customers are urged to update contact information, monitor Xcel’s outage map and event page, and prepare emergency kits, while those relying on medical equipment will be contacted about backup power needs.
- Officials continue to evaluate conditions, noting the highest wildfire risk is Thursday and Friday with some improvement expected over the weekend.