Thousands in Anchorage and Mat-Su Facing Power Outages Due to Windstorm

More than 30,000 residents across Southcentral Alaska are experiencing power outages following a severe windstorm that caused power line damage and tripped transmission lines. According to the Chugach Electric Outage map, approximately 12,500 customers are reported without power.

Chugach Electric indicated on social media that a significant transmission line tripped between Anchorage and Hope around 8 a.m. It is expected that power will be restored to affected members from Indian to Hope by 8:30 a.m. The Matanuska Electric Association reports over 19,800 customers are also without electricity, with 9,000 in Eagle River alone. As crews prioritize larger outages, MEA is bringing in additional teams to assist with restoration efforts. A High Wind Warning is currently in effect for areas including Anchorage and Eagle River, with gusts reaching between 70 to 80 mph until 11 a.m.