Arctic Blast Hits WNC: Brace for Extreme Cold and High Winds
By Marge | Published 2025-12-14T16:30:41.206+00:00
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WNC -- December 14, 2025: Western North Carolina residents should remain vigilant today as a powerful arctic air mass continues to blast the region with frigid temperatures and dangerous wind chills. While utility crews have successfully restored power to the vast majority of customers following earlier scattered outages, strong winds will persist through the afternoon and evening, keeping the threat of new issues high.
⚡️ Power Outage Summary and Current StatusUtility companies reported scattered outages early Sunday morning as temperatures plummeted and winds picked up. The initial outages, affecting hundreds of customers across the Asheville area, Henderson, Haywood, and Macon counties, have been largely resolved due to the quick response of utility workers.Latest Outage Status (Approx. 11:00 a.m. EST):Buncombe County (Asheville Area): The highest number of remaining outages is reported here, with approximat