It started like a typical North Texas “bundle up” forecast and turned into a statewide emergency that Texans will be measuring winters against for decades.

Forecasters warn extreme cold, snow, and ice could strain power systems across the Midwest and Southern U.S., reviving concerns after the deadly 2021 Winter Storm Uri.

ERCOT issues Weather Watch for Texas power grid due to winter storm conditions. Grid conditions expected to remain normal. Stay informed.

In more recent winter weather events, ERCOT has reminded Texans that outages are likely localized and caused by things like fallen tree branches, rather than the amount of electricity available in the power grid. As of about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, the power grid was operating under normal conditions, with enough power to meet current demand.

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