Texas could see snow in the coming days. Here's why Houston residents are unlikely to see outages.

Claire Hao | Source: Houston Chronicle | Posted 01/09/2025

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Though the Dallas-Fort Worth region is preparing for the possibility of significant snowfall in the coming days, CenterPoint Energy is not expecting “major winter impacts” to its electricity and natural gas infrastructure, the company assured its Houston-area customers Wednesday.

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CenterPoint Energy in Houston assures customers that they do not expect major winter impacts to their electricity and natural gas infrastructure despite the possibility of significant snowfall in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The company remains prepared to respond to any potential impacts to their system from forecasted colder temperatures across the state, ensuring a safe and quick restoration of service to affected customers.

As Texas braces for severe winter weather, Governor Abbott activated the state's emergency response resources, although Houston is mostly in the clear from freezing temperatures. The Dallas-Fort Worth region, on the other hand, may experience two to four inches of snow and sleet. CenterPoint Energy had prepared for possible storms in Houston by taking various measures before winter, such as inspecting and testing critical equipment, installing preventative devices, and positioning resources to supplement the natural gas system if needed.

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