In South West ND repeated days of fog results in serious power outages
Most of Adams County, like much of rural SW ND, has been without power since Thursday January 20th due to icy accumulating on power lines because of day after day foggy conditions. Many of those without generators have been forced to temporarily relocate to motels or friends and family who do have power or generators.
Daytime temperatures hovered at about freezing for several days, but over the weekend fell to the teens.
Crews are out, but with miles and miles of broken poles and downed lines, it may be a couple weeks before all power in the county is restored.
The city of Hettinger was out of power for about 5 hours on Saturday afternoon as well as for a couple hours Monday morning.
SW Water Authority, which serves southwest ND, has asked all customers to continue water conservation practices until all electricity has been restored throughout the 13 counties served in southwestern North Dakota as well as Perkins County Rural Water System in South Dakota.
Luckily snow fall amounts were less than forecasted, but strong winds resulted in blizzard conditions on Sunday and Monday.
Jan. 27th update - Slope Electric has been able to restore power to some areas of the county and work continues. Cold temps, gusty winds, and snowbanks make their jobs difficult.
Feb. 1st update - Even though many farms and homes have been restored to power, work continues throughout the county.
Feb 4th update - As of today power has been returned to much of the county.
