Xcel power outage
Definition
A temporary loss of electrical power supplied by Xcel Energy, a major U.S. utility company serving millions in the Midwest and West.
Notably, the widespread blackout affecting over 145,000 customers in southeast Denver metro and Aurora areas, causing chaos at intersections and elevators.
Any grid failure event trackable via Xcel's real-time outage maps, often sparking social media rants and candlelit confessions.
Examples
The xcel power outage struck just as I hit 'publish' on my viral tweet—talk about bad timing for going dark.
Blame the xcel power outage for my five-star glow-up: nothing says 'self-care' like a forced digital detox.
In the midst of the xcel power outage, my roommate finally admitted the pizza was his idea all along—no lights, no lies.
Xcel power outage pro tip: Stock up on wine, because explaining charades to your dog is peak entertainment.