Update: No Xcel power shutoffs for Commerce City with high winds

Published on December 16, 2025

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UPDATED INFORMATION (12/17/25)

What to expect today: 

  • High winds and Red Flag conditions are expected between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., with wind gusts up to 40 mph. 
  • Brief or isolated power outages are possible due to falling trees or branches, but widespread outages are not currently planned or expected in Commerce City. 
  • High fire danger - please avoid any activities that could cause sparks or ignite dry vegetation.  

If you experience a power outage: 

  • Please contact Xcel Energy directly for outage reporting. 
  • Check the outage map or report an outage at xcelenergy.com/out, text OUT to 98936, or call 1-800-895-1999.
  • For the most up-to-date outage information and tips on how to prepare, visit Xcel Energy’s outage and safety page at xcelenergy.com/outage-safety. 

Commerce City is actively monitoring conditions with Xcel Energy and local public safety partners. For local weather-related safety updates, road conditions, and emergency information throughout the day, follow: 

  • City of Commerce City: Facebook.com/CommerceCity, X.com/CommerceCityCO 
  • Commerce City Police Department: Facebook.com/CommerceCityPD, X.com/CommerceCityPD 
  • South Adam County Fire Department: Facebook.com/SACFD200  
  • Adams County: Facebook.com/AdamsCountyGov, X.com/adamscountygov 
  • National Weather Service Boulder: Facebook.com/NWSBoulder, X.com/NWSBoulder 
  • CDOT: Facebook.com/ColoradoDOT, X.com/ColoradoDOT 
  • Colorado Emergency Management: Facebook.com/COEmergency, X.com/COEmergency 

Original story below:

Xcel Energy has announced that a strong wind event forecast on Wednesday, Dec. 17, could impact parts of Commerce City and may result in a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). Areas shown within the dotted lines on the provided maps could be affected if power is temporarily turned off to reduce wildfire risk. 

Due to very dry conditions and a recent stretch of near-record warm temperatures, Xcel Energy Colorado is closely monitoring the situation. These conditions increase the potential for critical wildfire weather if high winds occur. As a precaution, Xcel is currently evaluating the possible need for a PSPS beginning around noon on Wednesday. 

Public Safety Power Shutoffs and Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) are tools Xcel Energy uses to help prevent wildfires and protect public safety. EPSS allows power lines to remain energized during elevated wildfire risk while applying additional safety protections. In contrast, a PSPS involves proactively shutting off power when weather conditions create a higher wildfire threat. 

Residents are encouraged to stay informed and prepared.  

 

 

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