How long do winter power outages typically last?

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Most outages last 2-8 hours, but ice storms can cause multi-day outages. The 2021 Texas storm left some homes without power for over a week. A 1000Wh power station covers 1-2 days of essentials. For longer outages, solar panel charging extends capacity indefinitely during daylight hours.

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