Bloomberg: “I Wouldn’t Want That Job”: The Meteorologists Who Help Decide When Utilities Cut Power
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A promoter of using #cash money has an article about that this last April as one of many reasons:
#powerout
#blackout
#wildfires
The power outs even goes by the abbreviation of
#psps
New estimated areas for PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoffs) in Colorado on Friday. As of 12/17/25 2208MT
"December 16, 2025, 5:06 PM Alert
Xcel Energy prepares for likely Public Safety Power Shutoff, working to limit customer impact
Customers outside PSPS may also be impacted by wind, power outages
DENVER— (December 16, 2025)— Xcel Energy continues to refine the areas and number of customers impacted by a likely Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) tomorrow, December 17. The PSPS, is being considered to reduce the risk of wildfire, keeping communities and customers safe. Weather forecasts include very high winds and dry conditions along the Front Range. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for this weather event.
Xcel Energy is planning for a likely PSPS beginning around 10 a.m., impacting around 52,000 customers in Boulder, Clear Creek, Jefferson, Larimer and Weld counties. Risk assessments based on the latest forecast data and advanced modelling tool outputs, as well as recent improvements to grid infrastructure, have enabled us to reduce the size of the affected areas. Due to changing weather conditions, the PSPS event is now expected to begin at 10 a.m. rather than at 12 noon."
https://boulderodm.gov/xcel-energy-provides-update-on-psps-dec-16-500-p-m/
#VenturaCounty #PSPS #RedFlagWarning
(via VC ACS-ARES)
"The National Weather Service and Southern California Edison are monitoring elevated fire weather conditions anticipated across wind-prone areas, with brief periods of critical fire weather in Ventura County beginning in the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 28th.
Although winds and low humidity are expected to diminish Tuesday night into Wednesday, a warm and dry air mass will persist, sustaining the elevated fire danger. There remains a 20–30% probability of Red Flag Warnings being issued for portions of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties through early Wednesday.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF (PSPS)
Southern California Edison is presently monitoring 8 circuits for potential PSPS beginning Tuesday, 10/28/25 at 12:00am – 10/29/25 at 3:00pm.
Anton – Moorpark
Castro– Santa Paula
Energy – Simi Valley, Santa Susana
McEvett – Santa Paula
Ricardo – Ventura
Tapo – Simi Valley
Twin Lakes – Simi Valley
Zone – Moorpark, Santa Rosa Valley"
10/10/25
The National Weather Service is forecasting strong winds with potentially dangerous fire weather conditions for portions of Ventura County starting Saturday, October 11th through Sunday October 12th. A Wind Advisory will be in effect from 12:00pm Saturday to 10:00am Sunday.
The current forecast is calling for North winds at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. While winds are expected to impact all of Ventura County, the current forecast calls for the highest intensity conditions in the Santa Susana Mountains and the Ventura County Mountains.
Southern California Edison has identified several circuits for potential Public Safety Power Shutoff.
https://www.vcemergency.com
#CAwx #VenturaCounty #wildfires #PSPS
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