With the snowy weather, Xcel Energy is getting ready for the possibility of more power outages. Expected snow, , wind and freezing rain could cause outages around the U.P. The company says it has crews at the ready in case service is interrupted. Xcel says there are several ways for customers to report outages, including using the MyXcel Energy mobile app, available for both Apple and Android. By calling 1-800-895-1999. Once a problem has been identified, Xcel can provide customers with an estimated restoration time. The Xcel website has an outage map that can show progress on outages. Customers can also follow restoration progress on Facebook and Twitter.