Why the Power May Not Go Out Until After the Storm Has Passed NYT Par :Ivan Penn and Karen Weise 24 janvier 2026 à 16:28 The steady accumulation of snow and freezing rain and a rise in demand for electricity can cause problems long after the sky clears, energy experts said. © Eva Hambach/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesAs snow and ice accumulate on tree branches and power lines, it can cause them to snap and damage electrical equipment.