Below-freezing temperatures will return to Texas as soon as Jan. 18, according to the National Weather Service. Grid conditions are expected to be normal and officials do not anticipate an emergency,

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued a cold weather advisory through 10 a.m. Monday morning as temperatures plunged. Oncor is reporting more than 5,000 North Texans are without power.

ERCOT issues a weather watch and urges Texans to conserve electricity during peak demand as a cold snap increases energy use.

NORTH TEXAS — ERCOT issued a weather watch for Monday ... More from the CBS NEWS Texas First Alert Weather team According to the National Weather Service, the coldest air so far this season ...

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AUSTIN, Texas - The wait is over and first blast of cold air has arrived and there will be more freezing nights and cold days ahead this week in Central Texas. Gusty winds today will make it feel even colder with wind chills in the teens and 20s.

ERCOT issued a weather watch advisory ahead of a possible winter storm hitting Texas. A freeze warning has been issued amid the strong cold front.

Forecasts converge on freezing precipitation and accumulation Approximately 1,200 additional mutual aid workers will arrive by Monday

As snow begins to cover the Texas Panhandle amid the polar vortex, here's what the state can expect as weather conditions begin to shift.

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) told Newsweek: "ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 20-23 due to predicted extreme cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Winter precipitation is also expected across parts of the state.

Below-freezing temperatures are expected to arrive Saturday night in North Texas as the region is blasted with arctic cold air.