On March 7, 2026, thousands of customers across British Columbia lost electricity after strong winds moved through the province overnight. BC Hydro crews were deployed to several regions, including Northern B.C. and the Okanagan, to repair downed lines and restore service.
The service disruptions occurred during a period of severe weather that brought a yellow wind warning to much of the province. High winds caused dozens of power outages, with reports indicating that more than 6,600 customers were affected in northern communities alone as of Sunday morning.
Residents can track the progress of the repairs and find estimated restoration times by using the official BC Hydro outage map. This online tool provides real-time details on which neighbourhoods are still without power and the number of people affected.
The utility provider noted that these types of outages are common during windstorms when trees fall into power lines. Workers will remain on-site in the affected areas until every home and business has its electricity restored.
