As of 1:50 p.m. on March 16, 2026, approximately 6,688 customers are without power across several counties in New York’s Finger Lakes region, primarily due to a strong storm system moving through the area. The largest concentration of outages is reported in Ontario County, where 4,495 customers are affected.
In Ontario County, the Town and City of Canandaigua are particularly hard hit, with 2,271 outages in the Town of Canandaigua alone. Yates County follows with 1,285 outages, with the Starkey area experiencing 436 outages. Wayne County reports 269 outages, with Sodus facing 101 outages.
Additionally, Steuben County has 370 outages, including 109 in Erwin, while Cayuga County reports 173 outages, with 87 in the city of Auburn. Seneca County has 96 outages, with Seneca Falls (town) experiencing 35 outages.
Utility companies, including NYSEG and National Grid, are actively preparing for the severe weather conditions expected to impact the region. The situation is evolving as the storm progresses, and utility crews are mobilizing to restore power as quickly as possible.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the impact and the timeline for restoration efforts. As the storm continues, further updates are anticipated from utility companies and local authorities.
