The Austin area could see freezing rain and sleet tonight and tomorrow. There’s a Winter Storm Warning in effect from 8 p.m. on Monday until noon on Tuesday.
Many Texans may be cranking up their thermostats to fight the cold. But the operator of the state’s electric grid hopes people won’t turn the heat up higher than 68 degrees.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas – or ERCOT – is asking Texans to conserve so that there’s enough energy to meet the increased demand.
Along with keeping the thermostat down, ERCOT says people should avoid running large appliances this morning and should turn out any lights not being used.
Click here for a full list of energy-saving tips from ERCOT.
The winter weather is also causing flight cancelations and delays throughout the country. Keep track of local flight changes.
The Zilker Kite Festival scheduled for Sunday has been rescheduled to next Sunday, March 9 due to rainy, cold weather over the weekend.
