DALLAS (January 3, 2025) – Oncor is closely monitoring and preparing for the arrival of a strong cold front expected to arrive on Sunday, Jan. 5. While the full extent of the incoming winter weather is not yet known, below-freezing temperatures are expected for all of Oncor’s service territory. Based on current weather forecasts, a hard freeze with temperatures in the mid-to-late twenties is likely to occur over several mornings, beginning Monday, Jan. 6. Customers are encouraged to stay weather aware and take steps over the weekend to protect ‘The Four P’s’ – people, pets, pipes and plants. 

Winter precipitation is also possible in current forecasts, though specifics won’t become clear until early next week. If ice accumulation occurs, it would pose the greatest possible impact to electric service. Ice accumulation can create dangerous road conditions and weigh down tree limbs, causing them to significantly sag or break onto power lines.

Oncor’s seasonal preparedness planning occurs year-round and annual winter preparations have been completed. Personnel are trained to work safely and efficiently in freezing temperatures and will be ready to respond should any outage impacts occur.

Customers can report outages and receive updates by registering for MyOncor text alerts by texting “REG” to 66267, downloading the MyOncor App and following Oncor on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), or by calling 888.313.4747. If you see a downed power line, stay away, keep people and pets away and call 911 immediately.

Helpful individual and family resources are also available on the Texas Division of Emergency Management's website, including the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR), a free registry that provides local emergency management planners and responders with information related to your needs during an emergency.

While prioritized during power restoration events, critical care designations do not guarantee an uninterrupted power supply, especially during severe weather. Customers who rely on electricity for life-saving medical devices should have a plan in case of power outages.