AUSTIN, texas – ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for January 24–27, citing the forecasted below-freezing temperatures, along with the possibility of frozen rain, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves as the reasons.
What is an ERCOT Weather Watch?
What we know:
An ERCOT Weather Watch is an advance notification that is between three and five days ahead of forecasted notable weather with higher electrical demand and a possibility for lower reserves.

Grid conditions are expected to be normal, and there is no current expectation of an energy emergency, but ERCOT officials tell texans that reducing electricity use, during peak demand times, can help save and lower demand on the grid.
What you can do:
Texans are encouraged to continue to monitor real-time and extended grid conditions at ercot.com.ERCOT is encouraging Texans to sign up for grid condition notifications thru the Txans program.