Severe Weather Protocols are not currently active.

This page was last updated on December 4, 2023.

Learn more about thresholds for cold weather activation, review our full Severe Weather Policy, or view the slides from our presentation at the King County Winter Weather Seminar.

Across all seasons, Public Health of Seattle-King County has advice on being prepared for hot weather, and being prepared for wildfire smoke, and, in the case of extreme cold, how to prevent and treat hypothermia.

Use the links below to find forecast information and year-round resources. 

General Use:

QR Code for KCRHA’s Severe Weather Response page – can be added to flyers to direct to the most up-to-date info

Cold Weather Activation Tiers Consolidated Flyer – for service providers to have a quick reference to activation tiers

How to Help During the Cold – Social Media Carousel – for service providers and community members to share (compressed folder with 4 images)

Shelter info is updated during severe weather protocol activations. This page was last updated for the November 23 – 29, 2023 Tier 2 activation.

Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.

Overnight: 
  • The Salvation Army – Severe Weather Shelter 
    • Thursday, November 23, Friday, November 24, Saturday, November 25, and Sunday, November 26, open 7:00 pm – 7:00 am 
    • SoDo Shelter (1039 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, Ages 18+
    • Dinner and breakfast provided 
    • Pets welcome under owner control  
  • Westside Neighbors Shelter at the West Seattle American Legion Hall (3618 SW Alaska St., Seattle 98126)  
    • Open through March 2024, open 5:00 pm – 11:00 am,
    • Hot meals for breakfast and dinner, dinner is served at 6:30 pm
    • (206) 932-9696 
    • 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. 
  • 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: 

Seattle Regularly Operating Daytime Warming Centers for Single Adults 

Seattle Day Centers for Women, Families, Youth and Young Adults 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces 

Shelter info is updated during severe weather protocol activations. This page was last updated for the November 23 – 29, 2023 Tier 2 activation.

Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.   

Shoreline: 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

  • Shoreline Library (345 NE 175th St)  
Lake Forest Park: 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Kenmore: 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

  • Kenmore Library (6531 NE 181st)  
  • The Hangar (6728 NE 181st St)  
    • 6:00 am – 8:00 pm Friday & Saturday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday 
Bothell: 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Woodinville: 

Shelter info is updated during severe weather protocol activations. This page was last updated for the November 23 – 29, 2023 Tier 2 activation.

Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.   

Auburn:  

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Daytime (With Services) 

Overnight 

Burien  

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

  • Burien Community Center (14700 6th Ave SW) 
    • Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Building closed daily 2:00 – 3:00 pm) 
  • Burien Library (400 SW 152nd Street; Burien, WA 98166) 
Des Moines 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Federal Way 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Daytime (With Services) 

Overnight 

  • FUSION Family Center – Year-Round Emergency Shelter  
    • 1505 S 328th St, Federal Way, WA 98003 
    • Year-Round shelter is open to families with children only 
    • Call Family Shelter Intake Line: (206) 245-1026 
  • City of Federal Way – Overnight Severe Weather Shelter  
    • Hosted at FUSION Family Center 1505 S 328th St, Federal Way, WA 98003 
    • Serves Single Adults  
    • Open 11/29-11/30, 6:00 pm – 7:00 am 
  • Multi Service Center (MSC) – Year-Round Emergency Shelter 
    • Open at normal capacity, families with children only. 
    • Call Family Shelter Intake Line: (206) 245-1026 
Kent 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Daytime (With Services): 

Overnight:  

  • UGM KentHOPE – Year-Round Emergency Shelter 
    • 9009 Canyon Dr. Kent, WA 98030 
    • Women and Children Only
    • Call (206) 200-8610 between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm to begin intake process or check for bed availability 
Newcastle 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Renton 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

SeaTac:  

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Tukwila 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

South East King County: 

Black Diamond 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Covington 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Enumclaw:  

Existing Daytime Public Spaces 

Maple Valley: 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces 

Overnight:  

  • Vine Maple Place – Year-Round Emergency Shelter 
    • 21730 Dorre Don Way SE. Maple Valley, WA 98038 
    • Open at normal capacity, families with children only. 
    • Call Family Shelter Intake Line: (206) 245-1026 

Shelter info is updated during severe weather protocol activations. This page was last updated for the November 23 – 29, 2023 Tier 2 activation.

Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.   

Bellevue:  

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Day Centers (With Services): 

Overnight:  

Redmond: 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Day Centers (With Services): 

  • Friends of Youth (16101 NE 87th St., Suite 110, Redmond), For young adults ages 18-24, call ahead (425) 449-3868 

Overnight:  

  • Friends of Youth – The Landing Shelter (16101 NE 87th St Suite 110) for young adults ages 18-24 – Call ahead: (425) 449-3868  
Issaquah:  

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Kirkland:  

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Day Centers (With Services): 

  • Catholic Community Services – New Bethlehem Day Center (8045 20th Ave NE Suite 100), 10:00 am – 2:00 pm; Families with Children  

Overnight:  

  • The Sophia Way – Helen’s Place (8045 120th Ave NE); Women-identifying Call ahead (425) 572-2178 
  • Catholic Community Services – New Bethlehem Shelter (8045 20th Ave NE Suite 100) 10:00 am – 2:00 pm; Families with Children  
    Call Family Shelter Intake Line: (206) 245-1026 
Sammamish:  

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

Shelter info is updated during severe weather protocol activations. This page was last updated for the November 23 – 29, 2023 Tier 2 activation.

Families with Children: Call the Family Shelter Intake Line (206) 245-1026 to be connected with a shelter bed and a ride to that location.   

Snoqualmie: 

Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):  

  • Snoqualmie Library (7824 Center Blvd SE) (425) 888-1223 
  • Snoqualmie Valley YMCA (35018 SE Ridge St)
    • (425) 256-3115, wishing to go past the lobby area must be 16+ and have photo ID. Local youth using the facility alone during daily teen hours must be 14. 

Day Centers (With Services): 

  • Reclaim Stability (formerly Snoqualmie Valley Shelter Services) – Day Center (38625 SE River St) for single adults and couples.  

Year-Round Overnight:  

  • Reclaim Stability (formerly Snoqualmie Valley Shelter Services)  
    • Congregate Shelter (38625 SE River St.) for single adults and couples.  
    • As of 11/24/23 there are 4 beds available. Call ahead to ensure a bed is available (425) 773-2874  

During the colder months, many local organizations are providing spaces and supplies to keep unhoused neighbors warm and safe from extreme weather, there are a few things you can do to help, too:

During a Severe Weather Response protocols activation, you can look at the information listed in the sections above and find organizations in your region that offer daytime or overnight shelter when protocols are not activated, you can view our Regional Services Database to find an organization near you.

  • Check in with local organizations that are operating daytime drop-in centers and overnight shelter and ask if they need any donated supplies to keep their site running smoothly.
  • Volunteer with an organization that provides warming or resources for unsheltered individuals in your neighborhood or city.
  • Donate financially to an organization that serves your community.
  • Help get the word out about resources by sharing this page, or the graphics in the “Shareable Graphics & Flyers” section above on social media.

During cold snaps and storms, you can also carry ponchos, hand warmers, wool or synthetic warm socks, and snacks with water to give to people who request help.

More Places to Stay Warm Inside

Local malls (The Outlet Collection in Auburn, Westfield Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, Northgate Station in Seattle), libraries, and movie theaters are all good places to stay warm. 

King County Library System: Most libraries are warm and open to the public. Check for locations and times.