Power Outage in Saskatoon Affects Over 14,000 Customers
A power outage in Saskatoon on March 11, 2026, impacted more than 14,000 customers, with the city attributing the disruption to hoar frost on a transmission line.
The outage was primarily caused by a localized pocket of dense fog that left heavy frost on the transmission line near 33rd Street and Circle Drive. Witnesses reported seeing a flash of light around the time the power went out, which was explained by the City of Saskatoon as a result of the arcing of electricity caused by the frost.
According to the city, power has been restored to a total of 13,775 customers affected by the outage. Areas impacted included Montgomery, Mount Royal, Caswell Hill, City Park, and North Industrial.
The city confirmed that there was no infrastructure damage as a result of the outage. “The flash people would have seen relates to the hoar frost on our transmission line,” a spokesperson from the City of Saskatoon stated.
This incident highlights the vulnerability of power systems to adverse weather conditions, which can lead to significant disruptions in service. The city has emphasized that the outage was due to weather-related factors.
As of now, all affected customers have had their power restored, and the city continues to monitor the situation. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any long-term impacts or preventive measures that may be implemented to avoid similar outages in the future.
