ERCOT officials reassure Texans the grid has enough power to meet demand during the winter storm. See the dashboard for grid status and conditions.

Texas officials on Wednesday outlined preparations for the winter storm set to hit much of the state this week.

The state’s electric grid operator issued a weather watch until Friday but says it doesn’t expect power disruptions as demand rises.

As winter weather moves into Texas this week, many are having flashbacks of 2021. Is the state's power grid ready for another winter storm?

This is different than in February 2021 when the there was a days long winter storm across the state. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the frigid temperatures lasted days in mid-February, with highs above freezing only once between Feb. 10 and Feb. 18.

HOUSTON - The next Texas winter storm is almost here, and it's going to be ugly. Houston will avoid the worst of it. Wednesday will be cloudy, breezy and cold, so bundle up. Highs will be in the mid-40s. Thursday gets interesting. Ice and snow begin for north-central and North Texas.