Cold weather shelters open in Western Washington as temperatures drop

With temperatures dropping and throughout Western Washington, there are some cold weather that are opening up. 

According to FOX 13 Meteorologist Brian MacMillan, temperatures are expected to remain below freezing this weekend. 

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With another clear night ahead, temperatures could get even colder Friday night. Most areas around Puget Sound will be below freezing by early Saturday morning.

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King County Shelters

King County Regional Homelessness Authority announced that it has activated its Severe Weather Response protocols. It said it plans to open overnight shelters:

Seattle Extra Capacity Overnight Shelter:

  • The Salvation Army – Severe Weather Shelter  Friday, October 27th, Saturday, October 28th, and Sunday, October 29th, open 7 PM to 7 AM SoDo Shelter (1024 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134). The entrance is secured. When accessing the entrance, please inform Security you are seeking shelter, and The Salvation Army Staff will accompany you to the Shelter space. Capacity 30 to 35 people, 18+ Male Identifying & Female Identifying
  • Friday, October 27th, Saturday, October 28th, and Sunday, October 29th, open 7 PM to 7 AM
  • SoDo Shelter (1024 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134). The entrance is secured. When accessing the entrance, please inform Security you are seeking shelter, and The Salvation Army Staff will accompany you to the Shelter space.
  • Capacity 30 to 35 people, 18+ Male Identifying & Female Identifying
  • Westside Neighbors Shelter in West Seattle 3618 SW Alaska St., Seattle 98126, 206-932-9696 Thursday, October 26th until further notice, open 5 PM to 11 AM, with hot meals for breakfast and dinner Capacity 30 people, all adults age 18+
  • Thursday, October 26th until further notice, open 5 PM to 11 AM, with hot meals for breakfast and dinner
  • Capacity 30 people, all adults age 18+
  • Urban League Youth and Young Adults Shelter (year-round), Serves ages 18-24 (Seattle), Call for Daily Availability at 206-639-7477, Capacity changes daily.
  • YWCA of Seattle King County: Angeline’s Day Center and Overnight Program for single adult women (year-round), 7 days a week (2030 3rd Ave Seattle WA 98121).
  • Seattle Indian Center – Roy Street Overnight Shelter Program (year-round) (157 Roy Street, Seattle, WA 98109), Referral process through the City of Seattle’s HOPE team. Single Male only.

Daytime Warming Shelter for Single Adults: 

Click here for more shelter options in King County.

Snohomish County shelters

Snohomish County said its shelters typically open when overnight temperatures are expected to drop below 34 degrees. 

See locations below and check here for the latest hours and status of each shelter:

  • Everett Cold Weather Shelter at 1616 Pacific Avenue.
  • Everett Family Cold Weather Shelter at 5126 South Second Avenue.
  • Marysville Cold Weather Shelter at 7215 51st Avenue Northeast.
  • Monroe Cold Weather Shelter at 1012 West Main Street.

Pierce County shelters

Pierce County says it opens shelters when the forecast is below 32 degrees or below 35 degrees with rain.

See locations below and click here to check te hours and status of each shelter:

  • Tacoma Public Libraries and Pierce County Public Libraries are open Tuesdays through Saturdays. 
  • Catholic Community Services will open additional inclement weather spaces during cold weather. 
  • Chapel Hill Presbyterian Chuch (7700 Skansie Ave. in Gig Harbor) Access through main entrance, Door D. Call (253) 405-2829 for access.
  • Waypoint Church North (12719 134th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor)  is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mon.-Fri.
  • Key Peninsula Civic Center (17010 S. Vaughn Rd. NW) is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. A volunteer will be on site if temperatures drop below 35 degrees.
  • Publicly available options to stay warm include making a visit to a mall during business hours.
  • Day Centers can be used as warming sites during cold weather. You can find information about Day Centers on the Coalition website.
  • Pierce County Public Libraries are open Mondays through Saturdays, with most large branches also open on Sundays. Learn more about the Pierce County Public Libraries weekend schedules.