We will get an update this afternoon from the two main utilities in the province on the electrical grid.
The province is under a “Power Warning,” meaning that the grid is nearing maximum output.
Customers are being asked to turn down their heat and conserve where possible by turning off lightbulbs, and delaying the use of things like dishwashers and dryers.
Wind chills throughout the province are in the minus twenties and thirties with no relief expected until daytime Monday.
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Newfoundland Power have called a news conference to fill in the media.
Some commercial customers are chipping in and doing their part. The Avalon Mall will be operating with reduced lighting.
VOCM News will be at the news conference.
