Crews are working both in the air and on the ground to restore the last remaining high-voltage transmission lines in North Mississippi following Winter Storm Fern. According to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), 26 customer delivery points have now been restored since the storm began, as teams continue repairing heavily iced and wind-damaged infrastructure.

Video footage captures linemen suspended from helicopters, carefully repairing iced-over power lines in frozen forests, showcasing the hazardous precision required to restore the regional grid. TVA is coordinating closely with local utility partners to expedite service restoration and ensure safety for workers and residents alike.

As of January 29, 2026, hundreds of thousands of customers across Tennessee and Mississippi remain without power due to widespread ice and wind damage. TVA officials emphasized ongoing collaboration with distribution companies to address outages and bring electricity back to affected communities as quickly and safely as possible.

The operation highlights both the challenges of winter storm recovery and the specialized expertise needed to maintain critical high-voltage transmission lines under extreme conditions.