A local energy expert, meanwhile, says other factors also contributed to relatively few power outages as snow blanketed the region on Tuesday and temperatures plunged into the teens early Wednesday morning.

Storm Enzo is expected to dump 2-5 inches of snow to the Houston area. The major utility provider is confident it won't be a repeat of Hurricane Beryl.

CenterPoint Energy activated its Emergency Operations Center this afternoon in advance of Winter Storm Enzo's arrival to be prepared to manage its response and restoration efforts. The company is coordinating with state and local emergency partners as it prepares to respond to the potential winter impacts on the Greater Houston area.

Crews across the country join CenterPoint to take on the winter storm. Here’s how they’re ensuring power and safety for Houston residents.