Winter Storm and Power Outage Alerts by State

By Alam · Last checked November 8, 2026

Winter storms are the most common reason people lose power in the cold months. This page shows the winter storm, ice, extreme cold and high wind alerts that the National Weather Service has active for your state right now, plus what to do before and during an outage. It does not show which homes are without power. For that, use your utility’s own outage map (find yours on our power outage map page) or phone line.

Current winter alerts in your state

Right now: 4 active winter alerts across 1 states. Most alerts: Alaska (4). Source: National Weather Service, checked 15:59 UTC.

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Pick a state to see its current winter storm, ice, extreme cold and high wind alerts.

Alerts come straight from the National Weather Service and refresh about every 10 minutes. If anything looks different from what you hear locally, trust the official source at weather.gov.

What the alert names mean

• Watch: conditions could become dangerous. This is the time to prepare.
• Warning: dangerous weather is happening or about to happen. Act now.
• Advisory: less severe, but it can still make travel and daily life difficult.
• Ice Storm Warning: heavy ice that can bring down trees and power lines, so outages are likely.
• Extreme Cold Warning: dangerously low temperatures or wind chills, a risk when heating is off.

Storm outages and rolling outages are different

A storm outage happens when ice, wind or falling trees damage lines. Your utility has to repair the damage before power returns. A rolling outage, sometimes called load shedding, is different: when demand for power is higher than supply, a grid operator can order utilities to cut power to some areas for short periods in rotation. Both can happen in the same cold snap. In either case, your utility is the one to contact about your service.

Before the storm: a quick checklist

• Charge phones and power banks, and keep flashlights and spare batteries handy.
• Keep a few days of drinking water and food that does not need cooking.
• Fill any prescriptions you need. If someone at home relies on medical equipment that needs power, tell your utility ahead of time.
• Know where your utility’s outage phone number is. It is usually printed on your bill.
• Never run a generator, grill or camp stove inside your home or garage. They give off carbon monoxide.

If the power goes out

1. Report the outage to your utility by phone or on its website. Do not assume neighbors already have.
2. Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed to hold the cold.
3. Stay away from downed power lines and anything touching them. Call 911 and your utility.
4. Dress in layers and stay in one room to keep warmth. Check on older neighbors and anyone who lives alone.
5. Call 911 for emergencies. Do not use this page to report an outage.

Worried about the bill after a storm?

Heating costs and shutoff worries often come with cold weather. Our guide to help paying utility bills covers assistance programs and shutoff protections.

Sources

Alert data: National Weather Service. Preparation advice: Ready.gov: Power Outages. findebill.com is independent and not affiliated with the National Weather Service or any utility.