Overview
- An arctic front is expected Jan. 24–27 with subfreezing temperatures and a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain, and the National Weather Service has posted winter storm watches for Central and North Texas.
- ERCOT issued a Weather Watch for Jan. 24–27 citing higher demand and potentially lower reserves, yet it forecasts normal grid conditions with no energy emergency expected.
- CenterPoint activated its Emergency Operations Center for the Houston area and says pre-winter hardening included inspections of all 270 substations, added heaters and freeze protection, and positioned CNG trucks and backup generators.
- Oncor, Entergy, OG&E and Santee Cooper are mobilizing crews, staging equipment and continuing vegetation work to speed restoration if ice brings down lines or tree limbs.
- Governor Greg Abbott activated state emergency resources, and officials urge Texans to sign up for TXANS and utility alerts, prepare supplies, and reduce electricity use during peak periods if requested.