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ERCOT officials brace for cold temperatures ahead of winter
ERCOT is on high alert for a potentially harsh winter with increasing occurrences of extreme cold. Chief Meteorologist Chris Coleman warns of conditions that could echo February 2021's grid-straining freeze.
Could Texas see a cold snap similar to 2021 freeze this winter? ERCOT's top meteorologist thinks so.
The coming winter could see a higher risk of extreme cold temperatures similar to the February 2021 freeze, the devastating storm that caused prolonged outages across Texas and killed at least 200 people,
ERCOT Meteorologist Predicts Texas Could Face Extreme Cold, Similar to 2021 Winter Conditions
Meteorologist Chris Coleman warns of potential extreme cold in Texas winters, with historical data suggesting an increase in severe low temperatures.
ERCOT meteorologist says Texas winter weather patterns are similar to 2021
ERCOT's top meteorologist Chris Coleman predicts above-normal temperatures this winter, but a “greater-than-average” chance of extreme cold events.
‘Greater than average possibility’: ERCOT meteorologist tells board extreme cold appears more likely this winter
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) lead meteorologist told board members the pattern this winter appears more likely to support an extreme cold event.
ERCOT says Texas ‘in a pattern’ for a deep freeze that could boost likelihood of winter grid outages
That doesn’t mean we’re going to have Uri,” the grid operator’s meteorologist says, “but we’re in a pattern that supports something like a Uri.”
ERCOT: 80% chance of Texas blackouts amid severe winter storm
ERCOT says there is a chance for extreme winter weather similar to Winter Storm Uri that collapsed the power grid leading to millions without power in Texas.
The Texas grid is ready for winter, ERCOT CEO says
KVUE sat down with the CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, to discuss its winter outlook and more. Pablo Vegas said they’re ready for what's ahead. Since the winter storm in 2021, Vegas said there have been a lot of changes.
Grid operator says Texas is better prepared for extreme cold this winter
ERCOT says conditions this winter could spark extreme cold, but additional power supply and continued weatherization efforts will lower the risk of power outages.
ERCOT meteorologist warns of elevated chance of severe weather this winter
The lead meteorologist for the Texas power grid said Tuesday there is an elevated chance for extreme winter weather similar to the storm that pushed the power grid to the brink of collapse in 2021. Chris Coleman,
Extreme cold event more likely than usual this winter, says ERCOT
ERCOT's supervisor of operational forecasting said current climate patterns are very similar to those in 2021, when a winter storm knocked out power for millions.
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