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.

Houston has found itself in the bullseye of the winter storm threatening to drop several inches of snow and wintry mix on states known for their mild winters.

A winter storm that is expected to begin in Texas next week could end up bringing snow and ice to parts of Florida.

Arctic air will return to Texas over the weekend, bringing below-freezing temperatures, low wind chills and the chance of wintry precipitation again.