Below-freezing temperatures will return to Texas as soon as Jan. 18, according to the National Weather Service. Grid conditions are expected to be normal and officials do not anticipate an emergency,

Icing could cause local power outages if branches fall onto lines, ERCOT’s CEO said, "but the electric grid is going to be performing reliably."

Texas power grid operator ERCOT is facing its first test of the winter season as the state headed into a deep cold snap expected to last until Friday. The power grid agency issued a weather advisory that went into effect Monday, indicating power reserves could fall as demand spikes. The weather advisory lasts until Friday.

AUSTIN - As an arctic blast settled over Texas on Monday, dropping temperatures into the low 20s in some areas, the state’s grid operator said it’s not expectin

Despite the alert, ERCOT says grid conditions are expected to be normal, and no action is needed from customers.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch over the next five days, as cold temperatures are anticipated across the state.

ERCOT officials reassure Texans the grid has enough power to meet demand during the winter storm. See the dashboard for grid status and conditions.

NORTH TEXAS — ERCOT issued a weather watch for Monday through Friday due to forecasted cold weather across the region combined with high levels of demand and the potential for lower reserves.

After the freeze of February in 2021, when many communities lost power for several days, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which manages the flow of electric power to

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) told Newsweek: "ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 20-23 due to predicted extreme cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Winter precipitation is also expected across parts of the state.

ERCOT, the electrical grid operator for most of Texas, issued a weather watch for early next week when temperatures are expected to drop below freezing. The watch is scheduled to last Monday through Thursday and was issued “due to extreme cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves.”