Texas, Arctic air and bitter cold
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The National Weather Service, or NWS, says it is now certain that arctic air will plunge into the Texas Hill Country and along the Interstate 35 corridor this weekend, plummeting temperatures in the region and causing a dangerous long-duration freeze for several days.
ERCOT says the Texas grid will easily meet expected demand during this weekend’s powerful cold snap. CPS and Austin Energy say they’re ready, too.
ERCOT's forecast shows the power grid should have ample supply to meet demand on Friday as an arctic cold front blows through North Texas.
A sharp temperature drop arrives this weekend, but will there be any wintry precipitation? Here's what we know and don't know.