One day after both Grants Pass and Medford set new high temperature records, an early spring storm is expected to make a dramatic change in the weather.
Grants Pass broke a 100-year-old high temperature record for March 25th by reaching 83 degrees on Tuesday. The old record was 81 degrees in 1925. Medford set a new record with a high temperature of 81 degrees, breaking the old mark of 80 in 1997.
Pacific Power is monitoring an approaching storm that could impact customers in parts of Oregon, Northern California and Washington for the rest of the week. The weather forecast indicates the potential for high winds, lightning, rain and hail from today into Thursday, which could lead to power outages.
Pacific Power's meteorology team is closely monitoring the storm, with crews on standby and ready to respond to weather-related outages. The utility encourages customers to always be prepared for outages and it supports state and local emergency management organizations, who recommend customers have an emergency plan for up to 72 hours without essential services.
As a reminder, stay away from all downed power lines and utility lines. Even if the lines are not sparking, they could be energized and extremely dangerous. Avoid both downed trees and power lines and keep pets far away from those areas.
To report electrical outages, call Pacific Power at 1-(877)-508-5088.
