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Will Texas grid collapse again? Major arctic blast predicted for Christmas

Por: Newsweek Nation December 18, 2022

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Reports of frigid weather are enough to freeze even the toughest Texans with fear. The incoming arctic blast predicted to land ahead of Christmas is no exception, leaving some to worry about whether the state's power grid can withstand the extreme cold.The idea of a white Christmas is sure to warm some hearts, but many Texans still remember when the state's energy grid failed during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021.Newsweek reported... + full article



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