While SPP is returning to normal operating conditions (as of 12:00 p.m. CT), we are extending the current Weather Advisory for the entire SPP Balancing Authority (BA) area through an anticipated end time of Wednesday, January 28, at 12:00 p.m. CT. Weather Advisories are considered normal operating conditions and do not require the public to conserve energy or take any action, but is being extended to continue maintaining awareness of the potential for weather-related impacts on system resources. The resource and conservative operations advisories that were in effect throughout Winter Storm Fern have expired as of 12:00 p.m. CT (today – 1/26/2026) as originally scheduled.
• This advisory is being extended/shared to inform transmission and generation operators of continued weather conditions that may require increased coordination or readiness. • This Weather Advisory is being extended due to a continuation of forecasted extreme cold temperatures. • Individuals should contact their local utility for details specific to their area. • Generation and transmission operators have been provided instructions on applicable procedures, including reporting any limitations, fuel shortages or concerns. • To mitigate risks to reliability associated with these factors, SPP may use greater unit commitment notification timeframes, including making commitments before standard day-ahead market procedures and/or committing resources in reliability status. • SPP will send additional information if necessary. • This Weather Advisory was declared Friday, January 23, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. CT.