Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference Wednesday morning to assure Texans the state is well prepared for a quickly approaching winter storm.

Winter storms are expected to hit large parts of Texas starting Wednesday night, with the potential for snow, ice and sleet.

SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - Governor Abbott said he’s deployed emergency resources from more than a dozen agencies across the state.

As an arctic blast settled over Texas, parts of the state braced for frigid temperatures, icy roads and possible snow starting on Wednesday, while state officials assured Texans that they're

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued a Weather Watch over the next five days, as cold temperatures are anticipated across the state.

"The State of Texas is working around-the-clock to ensure Texans have the resources and support needed," Abbott said in a statement.

Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to hold a media briefing in north Austin on the state’s response to severe winter weather that will impact Texas on Wednesday, according to a release from

Texas Governor Greg Abbott was briefed Wednesday morning on the latest in the severe winter weather that will affect a large area of the state. He held a news conference in Austin.

Parts of North Texas is under a winter storm warning,. The areas under a warning are generally along and north of Interstate 20 and could see two to four inches of snow, according to NWS Fort Worth/Dallas. Some northeast pockets of the region and areas north of the Metroplex could see up to 8 inches of snow.

The State of Texas is working around-the-clock to ensure Texans have the resources and support needed as severe winter weather impacts communities across Texas.”

There will be enough power available to meet electric demand throughout the week, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state grid operator.

AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be giving an update on the state's response to the incoming winter storm that's forecasted to bring sleet and several inches of snow. Abbott is set to speak from Austin on Wednesday in addition to spokespersons from the Texas Department of Emergency Management, Texas Department of Transportation and ERCOT.