Power Outages Continue to Affect Thousands in Western WA

First Major Storm of the Season Plunges Washington Into Darkness and Forces Major Highway Closures

A powerful storm swept across western Washington, bringing damaging winds, fallen trees, transport disruptions and widespread power cuts before calmer conditions were forecast for Sunday.

About 100,000 without power in Seattle and beyond as wind and rain move into region

Seattle windstorm: 83K outages reported in Western WA

Seattle City Light reported outages for over 46,000 customers as of 9 p.m. Saturday at 40 locations.

West Seattle Power Outage Hits Arbor Heights Area

Almost 5,000 customers lost power in West Seattle's Arbor Heights area Saturday night amid a wind advisory with gusts up to 50 mph.

Power Outage Seattle Storm: 46,000 Lose Power As Winter’s First Major System Lashes West Seattle With 50mph Gusts And Downed Trees

The first major storm of winter 2026 swept through Seattle and western Washington on Saturday evening, knocking out power to more than 46,000 Seattle City Light customers.