AUSTIN, Texas — With another Arctic blast headed for 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.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a Weather Watch for January 20-23 as an Arctic cold front threatens to bring freezing temperatures and

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.

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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.

A new natural gas storage facility in East Texas kicks off operations just days before a major freeze event is expected to hit Texas.

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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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.

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