AUSTIN, Texas — With another Arctic blast coming to Texas, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch due to freezing temperatures in the forecast. Extreme cold in the forecast for most of Texas means higher electrical demand and the possibility of lower reserves.

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,

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas on Friday issued a weather watch alert for Jan. 20-23 due to the forecast for cold weather across the state.

AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas continues to face more extreme ... Silverstein said with the many weather complications the ERCOT grid faces nowadays, microgrids are welcome addition.

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AUSTIN ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 20-23 due to forecasted 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.

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."

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Texans may wake up to a light dusting of snow in the coming days, with forecasters predicting brief flurries across several regions.

AUSTIN, Texas - The wait is over and first blast of cold air has arrived and there will be more freezing nights and cold days ahead this week in Central Texas. Gusty winds today will make it feel even colder with wind chills in the teens and 20s.

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.

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department also announced Friday all park restrooms and drinking fountains will be closed Saturday mid-morning, with plans to reopen on Thursday. City workers will make efforts to winterize those facilities as well.