Emergency shelters open as cold weather approaches
Scroll down for a list of emergency cold weather shelters.
A cold weather system descending toward Western Washington from the Yukon prompted officials to issue warnings and to open special shelters across the region.
The weather pattern will bring the coldest temperatures of the season so far, forecasters say, and is expected to stick around for a few days.
Nighttime lows could drop into the 20s and teens in some areas, prompting emergency organizations to open cold weather shelters and transportation officials to warn of dangerous, icy road conditions.
Homeowners also were warned to take such basic precautions as wrapping outdoor pipes, and motorists were advised to check the antifreeze in their vehicles.
The National Weather Service says a modified Arctic cold front will move through the area from the north Saturday night, bringing windy conditions and even colder temperatures to all of Western Washington.
Very windy conditions are likely to develop over western Whatcom County and the San Juan Islands - locations that are closest to Arctic outflow through the Fraser River Valley.
Forecasters say there is a chance of snow showers with the front Saturday evening, but moisture is limited and no significant accumulations are likely.
The only exception is along the north shore of the Olympic Peninsula - in places like Port Angeles and Sequim - where up to 2 inches of snow could fall Saturday night through early Sunday as upflow winds push against the mountains.
Cold and windy conditions will continue across the region on Sunday, forecasters say. Temperatures across many areas of Western Washington will struggle to move much above freezing.
As winds gradually die down later Sunday night into Monday, nighttime lows could drop down into the teens to lower
20s, and high temperatures may only reach into the low 30s.
Temperatures are expected to slowly moderate around the middle of next week.
Cold weather shelters will be opening in several locations around Puget Sound. Among them:
• EVERETT - The Salvation Army will open an emergency cold weather shelter at 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett, on Sunday night. Opened only during life-threatening cold weather conditions, the shelter will be open to receive guests from 8 to 10 p.m. on Sunday evening. The shelter will close at 7 a.m. next morning. A decision on whether to open the shelter on subsequent days will be made after the noon weather forecast each day.
• SEATTLE - City Hall, on 4th Ave between James and Cherry Streets, will offer a co-ed shelter at 9 p.m. In addition, a cold weather shelter for women only will open at the Frye Hotel, 3rd and Yesler, opening at 8 p.m.
• LYNNWOOD - The Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Network for South Snohomish County will be open Saturday and Sunday nights with a potential for extension if temperatures continue to fall below 33 degrees. People seeking overnight shelter should meet at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, at 7:15 p.m. Guests will be provided with dinner, overnight accomodations and breakfast with return transportation at 7 a.m. Call (206) 850-0247 for more information.
• BELLEVUE - Crossroads Community Center will open a shelter Saturday and Sunday nights at 16000 NE 10th St.
It will be open from 9:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. each night. The shelter can accommodate up to 50 people. Men, women and families can be accommodated.
• BREMERTON - A cold weather shelter will be provided at The Coffee Oasis, 822 Burwell St. Hours of operation will be from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m. Once the shelter has closed for the night, at 9 p.m., no one will be allowed back in.
• PORT ORCHARD - A cold weather shelter will be provided at Spirit of Truth Fellowship, 902 DeKalb St. Hours of operation will be from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m. Once the shelter has closed for the night, at 9 p.m., no one will be allowed back in.
• AUBURN - An overnight warming center for homeless people will be offered beginning Saturday night at His Ministry in Auburn, 240 Auburn Way South, Suite 1B. Hours of operation: 9 p.m. - 7 a.m. No other services are provided.
A cold weather system descending toward Western Washington from the Yukon prompted officials to issue warnings and to open special shelters across the region.
The weather pattern will bring the coldest temperatures of the season so far, forecasters say, and is expected to stick around for a few days.
Nighttime lows could drop into the 20s and teens in some areas, prompting emergency organizations to open cold weather shelters and transportation officials to warn of dangerous, icy road conditions.
Homeowners also were warned to take such basic precautions as wrapping outdoor pipes, and motorists were advised to check the antifreeze in their vehicles.
The National Weather Service says a modified Arctic cold front will move through the area from the north Saturday night, bringing windy conditions and even colder temperatures to all of Western Washington.
Very windy conditions are likely to develop over western Whatcom County and the San Juan Islands - locations that are closest to Arctic outflow through the Fraser River Valley.
Forecasters say there is a chance of snow showers with the front Saturday evening, but moisture is limited and no significant accumulations are likely.
The only exception is along the north shore of the Olympic Peninsula - in places like Port Angeles and Sequim - where up to 2 inches of snow could fall Saturday night through early Sunday as upflow winds push against the mountains.
Cold and windy conditions will continue across the region on Sunday, forecasters say. Temperatures across many areas of Western Washington will struggle to move much above freezing.
As winds gradually die down later Sunday night into Monday, nighttime lows could drop down into the teens to lower
20s, and high temperatures may only reach into the low 30s.
Temperatures are expected to slowly moderate around the middle of next week.
Cold weather shelters will be opening in several locations around Puget Sound. Among them:
• EVERETT - The Salvation Army will open an emergency cold weather shelter at 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett, on Sunday night. Opened only during life-threatening cold weather conditions, the shelter will be open to receive guests from 8 to 10 p.m. on Sunday evening. The shelter will close at 7 a.m. next morning. A decision on whether to open the shelter on subsequent days will be made after the noon weather forecast each day.
• SEATTLE - City Hall, on 4th Ave between James and Cherry Streets, will offer a co-ed shelter at 9 p.m. In addition, a cold weather shelter for women only will open at the Frye Hotel, 3rd and Yesler, opening at 8 p.m.
• LYNNWOOD - The Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Network for South Snohomish County will be open Saturday and Sunday nights with a potential for extension if temperatures continue to fall below 33 degrees. People seeking overnight shelter should meet at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, at 7:15 p.m. Guests will be provided with dinner, overnight accomodations and breakfast with return transportation at 7 a.m. Call (206) 850-0247 for more information.
• BELLEVUE - Crossroads Community Center will open a shelter Saturday and Sunday nights at 16000 NE 10th St.
It will be open from 9:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. each night. The shelter can accommodate up to 50 people. Men, women and families can be accommodated.
• BREMERTON - A cold weather shelter will be provided at The Coffee Oasis, 822 Burwell St. Hours of operation will be from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m. Once the shelter has closed for the night, at 9 p.m., no one will be allowed back in.
• PORT ORCHARD - A cold weather shelter will be provided at Spirit of Truth Fellowship, 902 DeKalb St. Hours of operation will be from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m. Once the shelter has closed for the night, at 9 p.m., no one will be allowed back in.
• AUBURN - An overnight warming center for homeless people will be offered beginning Saturday night at His Ministry in Auburn, 240 Auburn Way South, Suite 1B. Hours of operation: 9 p.m. - 7 a.m. No other services are provided.