Winter Weather- Power Outages, Tree Limbs Down, and School Closures- UPDATE 11:52am

We’re trying to assemble the information, but there are power outages and tree limbs down all over Northern Colorado.

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UPDATED 10/26/2011 @ 1040:

SCHOOL CLOSURES:

• Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Greeley- All activities today and tonight have been cancelled.
• Briggsdale RE-10 - closed
• Eaton Re2 - closed
• Eaton early learning center - Closed
• Estes Park School District R-3 – Closed
• Faith Preschool in Eaton - Closed
• Greeley-Evans School District 6 - Closed
• Highland Early Childhood education center (Ault) - closed
• Johnstown-Milliken RE-5J - Closed
• Montessori Academy Greeley - CLOSED
• St. Mary's in Greeley - closed
• Thompson Valley Schools (Loveland) closed
• University of Northern Colorado - Closed
• Weld-Re-9 Ault - Closed
• Windsor Re-4J - Closed

OTHER CLOSURES:

• Agilent technologies in Loveland is closed today
• Fritzler's Corn Maze - closed today
• Larimer county offices in Estes Park are closed
• Loveland Community Health Center Closed til noon
• City of Loveland offices/buildings will open at 10 a.m

ROAD CLSURES:

• I-80 is closed from Cheyenne to Laramie
• 287 Closed at Teds Place
• EB I-70 is closed in Idaho Springs due to multiple accidents.
• The Oval on the CSU campus is closed to traffic and parking because of downed and falling tree branches.

7News is reporting that over 40,000 people are without power right now. To report an outage to Xcel Energy, call 1-800-895-1999.

Transfort bus routes are all open, but  expect 10-15 minute delays.

10:30 Outage Update

The snow continues to fall and damaged trees have caused additional outages near Kersey and other areas in the Poudre Valley REA service territory. Some power has been restored to consumers near Bellvue and other places however progress is slow due to additional accumulating snow. At this time approximately 7,000 members are without power.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of our members during this weather emergency.

Updates are available on the association website at www.pvrea.com.

To report an outage call 800-432-1012 or 970-226-1234.

Loveland Water and Power

Gretchen Stanford

Loveland Water and Power

200 North Wilson Avenue

Loveland, CO
970-962-3550

stanfg@ci.loveland.co.us

Power Outage in Loveland Area
Loveland, Colorado: Loveland Water and Power crews have been working throughout the night on a power outage affecting most of the Loveland area. This is a widespread City power outage. The weather has had a major impact on the electric system and has caused some difficult problems for our customers.
We have several crews on site and staff is canvasing areas of concern. At this time, it is very difficult for us to anticipate what time power will be restored to each area.
“We are very sorry for this inconvenience to our customers and are doing our best to restore power as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience at this time.” says Steve Adams, Water and Power Director.
The Red Cross is establishing a temporary shelter for those that need immediate assistance. The location will be at Thomson Valley High School and will be opening at 11:30 a.m. No pets at the shelter, please.
Please refer to the City’s website for the most current and up to date information on the outage. In the meantime, if you need assistance or are looking for an update on the outage, please call the Loveland Water and Power Dispatch office at 970-663-1043 or 970-962-3581 or 970-962-3720.