Power Outage Affects Thousands in Saskatoon
A power outage in Saskatoon on March 11, 2026, left over 14,000 customers without electricity, primarily due to hoar frost accumulating on transmission lines.
The outage was linked to a localized pocket of dense fog that caused heavy frost to form on a transmission line near 33rd Street and Circle Drive. Witnesses reported seeing a flash of light around the time the power went out, which the City of Saskatoon attributed to the arcing of electricity caused by the frost.
According to the city, power has since been restored to a total of 13,775 customers who were affected by the outage. Areas impacted included Montgomery, Mount Royal, Caswell Hill, City Park, and North Industrial.
The City of Saskatoon confirmed that there was no infrastructure damage resulting from the incident. “The flash people would have seen relates to the hoar frost on our transmission line,” a city spokesperson stated.
Officials noted that the adverse weather conditions were the primary cause of the outage. The swift response from Saskatoon Light and Power ensured that the majority of customers had their power restored in a timely manner.
As the city continues to monitor weather conditions, residents are advised to stay informed about potential impacts on electrical services. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further preventive measures that may be implemented to avoid similar outages in the future.
