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Snow in the forecast brings more than just a winter wonderland. It also increases the chance of power outages. Winter precipitation can cause power lines to sag, particularly if a snow-laden branch pushes them down. Those power lines can snap, causing outages.
On Friday, many students’ evening plans were thrown for a loop following a sudden power outage at 8:04 p.m. While the Morgan Apartments, New Apartments, Thomas, Winkler and Bexley Halls regained power almost immediately, other residential halls were without power until around 1:30 a.m.