More than 1,200 homes in Summit Cove are without power today.
The power outage began just after 11 a.m. Around the same time a nearby homeowner reported seeing a large lightning strike.
Xcel Energy has not confirmed if lightning caused the outage. No fires have been reported nearby. Power should be restored by 4:30 p.m.
Early thunderstorms brought scattered rain to much of the county. Snow could fall above 11,000 feet after nightfall.