Embracing the Challenges of Cold Weather
Lessons learned from last year's massive snowstorms guide SCE crews’ winter preparations.
How to Stay Safe from Winter Electrical Hazards
Winter is here, and you may be looking for ways to keep your home cozy and comfortable. And while plenty of devices can help you stay warm, they can also pose serious ...
SCE Preparations Mitigate Storm-Related Outages
The winter storms that blanketed Southern California’s mountains and suburban foothills with snow and brought 90-mph wind gusts and heavy rain throughout Southern California Edison’s service area were every bit as intense as meteorologists predicted ...
The Weather Team that Helps Keep the Lights On
When Harrison Prieto was growing up in southeastern Louisiana in the early 2000s, weather was a critical part of his life. A series of relentless tropical storms and hurricanes ...
Photo Credit: Karen Golde and Steven Schimpf
 One of the challenges from severe winter weather is the weight of ice and snow can cause power lines to detach. (R) An SCE crew works in the Arrowhead district to restore power during the 2023 storms. =https://web-fb41a2e7f6baa503.dev2.iprdev.com/_gallery/get_file/?file_id=659f2dfe3d6332284e1154e1&file_ext=.jpg&page_id=659f1a2d3d63322850115135){kind=link}
(L) One of the challenges from severe winter weather is the weight of ice and snow can cause power lines to detach. (R) An SCE crew works in the Arrowhead district to restore power during the 2023 storms.
Photo Credit: Steven Schimpf
An SCE snowcat approaches a downed power pole.
The Lundy substation in Mono County was enveloped by snow during the 2023 storms.
Photo Credit: Cody Schmidt
SCE troubleman Cody Schmidt uses snowshoes while responding to a call during the 2023 winter storms.
SCE crews digging through the snow to allow access to the Lundy substation in Mono County.
Four-wheel drive vehicles are among the necessities for SCE crews responding to snowstorms.
How to Stay Safe from Winter Electrical Hazards
Winter is here, and you may be looking for ways to keep your home cozy and comfortable. And while plenty of devices can help you stay warm, they can also pose serious ...
SCE Preparations Mitigate Storm-Related Outages
The winter storms that blanketed Southern California’s mountains and suburban foothills with snow and brought 90-mph wind gusts and heavy rain throughout Southern California Edison’s service area were every bit as intense as meteorologists predicted ...
The Weather Team that Helps Keep the Lights On
When Harrison Prieto was growing up in southeastern Louisiana in the early 2000s, weather was a critical part of his life. A series of relentless tropical storms and hurricanes ...
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Embracing the Challenges of Cold Weather
Lessons learned from last year's massive snowstorms guide SCE crews’ winter preparations.
Casey Wian
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