Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is reminding its customers, and the public, that winter weather patterns can – and often do – produce high winds and accumulations of wet, heavy snow that can affect the region’s electrical grid.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued Blizzard Warnings across the Northcentral and Western Upper Peninsula beginning Tuesday evening, November 25, 2025, and in some parts extending through Friday, November 27, 2025. Significant accumulations of heavy wet snow, high winds, and gusts exceeding 50mph are forecasted by the NWS.
“Power outages may occur as strong winds and adverse weather conditions move through the Upper Peninsula,” said Dan Freeborn, UPPCO’s Manager of Communications & External Affairs. “UPPCO crews are prepared to respond to outages, and as a precaution, we’ve contracted additional stand-by crews.”
Never approach or touch a downed power line or anything in contact with one. If you see a downed line, stay at least 35 feet away and call 9-1-1 immediately. “Downed power lines may be energized and can seriously harm or kill you if contacted. It’s also important to be mindful of portable generator safety when using them during power outages. Additional tips for staying safe during inclement weather can be found on the Outages & Safety section of our website,” said Freeborn.
UPPCO is asking customers to report any outages they are experiencing by calling UPPCO’s Customer Care Center at (906) 449-2011, email, or access their online account. Customers may experience longer than usual wait times when contacting the Customer Care Center due to weather related call volumes.