The Appalachian region was hit by a series of fierce winter storms—Blair, Jett and Harlow—that, in total, left over a quarter of a million homes and businesses in darkness in early January and again in February. The relentless snow and ice blanketed the landscape, transforming roads into impassable barriers and causing extensive damage to electrical infrastructure. The aftermath of these storms revealed a daunting task for Appalachian Power crews.