Many Texans could face freezing temperatures and icy conditions this week. A strong arctic cold front is expected to move through the state late Friday and linger into the weekend, bringing much colder weather statewide. Parts of Central, North and South Texas could see a wintry mix that includes freezing rain, sleet and snow. West Texas is also expected to experience prolonged cold temperatures through the weekend.
Each severe weather crisis might bring panic of losing power, recalling the February 2021 grid failure that killed hundreds and left millions without electricity and water for days. So far, state grid officials say they are monitoring the weather and expect to meet electricity demand, though localized outages remain possible due to weather conditions.
It’s easy for Texans to confuse local outages with statewide issues with the grid. But local outages and rotating outages called for by ERCOT are different. They have different causes and may last for a different amount of time.
