Power Outages Across Western North Carolina

WNC -- January 25, 2026: Residents across the mountain region are facing significant power interruptions as Winter Storm Fern moves through the area. As of approximately 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, utility providers and emergency management officials are reporting widespread outages, with the southern mountains bearing the brunt of the impact.The Current Situation According to statewide data from Ready NC and PowerOutage.us, total outages in North Carolina have climbed past 20,000. While th