AUSTIN, Texas — With freezing temperatures in the forecast across the state, ERCOT – the Electric Reliability Council of Texas – has issued a Weather Watch for later this week.
The Weather Watch was issued for Wednesday, Feb. 19 through Friday, Feb. 21. ERCOT said because of the cold weather expected across the state, there will be higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves.
Even with the colder temperatures, ERCOT said grid conditions are expected to be normal. A Weather Watch is not a call for conservation. It’s an advance notification that weather conditions could drive usage up.
ERCOT is encouraging people to keep tabs on the grid during this cold snap. You can keep up with supply and demand on their website.
Even though ERCOT isn’t asking for conservation now, they do offer up tips to save energy.
ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from February 19-21 due to forecasted extreme cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch and can be monitored on… pic.twitter.com/vBy2MkTw5j
— ERCOT (@ERCOT_ISO) February 17, 2025
ERCOT ha emitido una alerta meteorológica del 19 al 21 de febrero debido a las previsiones de frío extremo en toda la región de ERCOT, una mayor demanda eléctrica y la posibilidad de que disminuyan las reservas. Se espera que las condiciones de la red sean normales durante la… pic.twitter.com/DND0DDF43H
— ERCOT (@ERCOT_ISO) February 17, 2025
How cold will it get?
For many regions of the state, the coldest air of the season is expected. Check the latest forecasts anytime for the following:
- Dallas-Ft. Worth
- Houston
- San Antonio
- Austin
- Waco-Temple
- Tyler
- Beaumont
- Corpus Christi
- Midland-Odessa
- Abilene-San Angelo