Be prepared, stay safe! Extreme wind event forecasted across our service area this week.
The U.S. Weather Service is forecasting extreme winds this week.
Our crews are prepared with additional staffing, equipment, and supplies to respond as quickly as possible, safely, to weather‑related outages.
It’s critical to stay away from downed or low‑hanging power lines. If you see a damaged or fallen line, keep your distance and report it immediately. Never touch a power line or anything in contact with it, including trees. Keep people, pets, equipment, and objects at least 30 feet away, and never attempt to remove a fallen tree or branch from a power line.
For the latest weather alerts and forecasts, visit the South Dakota National Weather Service sites at Sioux Falls, SD and Aberdeen, SD.
Due to the growing threat of catastrophic wildfires, NorthWestern Energy is exploring new ways to protect our customers and communities from wildfires. Our Wildfire Mitigation Plan identifies risks and implement strategies to reduce or manage these risks.
Our Wildfire Mitigation Plan represents our commitment to protecting our customers and the communities in Montana from this growing threat. We have worked with numerous community stakeholders, first responders, and peer energy companies to develop our plan, while also leveraging the expertise of our internal teams who have an in-depth understanding of our electrical infrastructure.
