Power Outage Affects Over 14,000 Customers in Saskatoon
A power outage in Saskatoon on March 11, 2026, left more than 14,000 customers without electricity, primarily due to hoar frost accumulating on transmission lines. The incident was linked to a localized pocket of dense fog that created heavy frost 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. “The flash people would have seen relates to the hoar frost on our transmission line,” a city spokesperson confirmed.
Areas impacted by the outage included Montgomery, Mount Royal, Caswell Hill, City Park, and North Industrial. Fortunately, the city reported no infrastructure damage as a result of the incident.
As of the latest updates, power has been restored to a total of 13,775 customers affected by the outage. The city has categorized the cause of the outage as adverse weather conditions.
Officials emphasized that the situation was closely monitored, and they worked swiftly to restore power to the affected areas. The prompt response helped minimize the disruption for residents and businesses alike.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further implications of the weather conditions that caused the outage, but the city is continuing to assess the situation.
