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.
- YWCA of Seattle King County: Angeline’s Day Center and Overnight Program (2030 3rd Ave Seattle WA 98121)
- For single adult women (year-round)
- 7 days a week
- 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
- The Salvation Army Jefferson Day Center (4th & Jefferson)
- Seattle Indian Center Day Center (624 S. Dearborn Street)
- Compass Day Center (77 S Washington St.)
- Immanuel Community Services (1215 Thomas St.)
- Urban Rest Stop
- Ballard (2014-B NW 57th St)
- Downtown (1924 Ninth Avenue)
- Chief Seattle Club Day Center (410 2nd Ave. Ext S.) (Native / Indigenous only)
- Bread of Life Mission (97 South Main St.)
- God’s Little Acre (12521 33rd Ave NE)
- Seattle Center Armory (305 Harrison St)
- Aurora Commons (8914 Aurora Ave.)
Seattle Day Centers for Women, Families, Youth and Young Adults
- Elizabeth Gregory Home (1604 NE 50th St.) women only
- Closed November 23-25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday
- Mary’s Place Day Center (1830 Ninth Ave) Women age 18+ only
- YouthCare
- Orion Center (1828 Yale Ave) youth only (ages 12 to 24)
- UDYC (4516 15th Ave. NE) (ages 12 to 24)
- S. Seattle 24 hours. Youth only (ages 12 to 24) overnight 18 only
- Street Youth Ministries (4540 15th Ave NE), Wednesday – Friday, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
- New Horizons Ministries (2709 3rd Ave)
Existing Daytime Public Spaces
- Seattle Public Libraries (closed Thanksgiving Day) Hours vary per location
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):
- Lake Forest Park Library (Town Center) (17171 Bothell Way NE)
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):
- Bothell Library (18215 98th Ave NE)
Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):
Woodinville:
- Woodinville Library (17105 Avondale Rd NE) Closed Sunday
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):
- Auburn Library (1102 Auburn Way S)
- Muckleshoot Library (39917 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE)
- Auburn Mall (1101 Outlet Collection Way)
Daytime (With Services)
- Ray of Hope Day Center – Year-Round Day Center
- 2806 Auburn Way N. Auburn, WA 98002
Overnight
- YMCA Arcadia Youth Shelter – Year-Round Emergency Shelter
- 932 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA 98002
- Ray of Hope Resource Center Sundown Shelter – Year-Round Emergency Shelter & Day Center
- 2806 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA 98002
- (253) 833-8925
- November 23 – 29, 9:00 pm – 7:00 am
- Overnight shelter beds and safe parking spots
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):
- Des Moines Library (21620 11th Avenue S)
- Woodmont Library (26809 Pacific Highway S)
Federal Way
Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):
- Federal Way Community Center (876 S. 333rd St.)
- Monday – Friday, 5:00 am – 9:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Federal Way Library (34200 1st Way S)
- Federal Way 320th Library (848 S 320th Street)
Daytime (With Services)
- Catholic Community Services: Federal Way Day Center (33505 13th Pl. S. #D)
- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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):
- Kent YMCA – East Hill (10828 SE 248th St)
- Tuesday – Friday, 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Non-members will be restricted to lobby only
- Kent Library (212 2nd Avenue N)
- Kent Panther Lake Library (20500 108th Avenue SE)
Daytime (With Services):
- Catholic Community Services Kent Community Engagement Center (Year-Round Day Center)
- 1229 W Smith St, Kent, WA 98032
- Open Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Closed observed holidays
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):
- Newcastle Library (12901 Newcastle Way)
Renton
Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):
- Renton Community Center (1715 SE Maple Valley Hwy)
- Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Fairwood Library (17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058)
- Renton Library (100 Mill Avenue S)
- Renton Highlands Library (2801 NE 10th Street)
SeaTac:
Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):
- SeaTac Community Center (13735 24th Ave S.)
- Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 9:00 pm, Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Valley View Library (17850 Military Road S)
Tukwila
Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):
- Southcenter Mall (2800 Southcenter Mall, Seattle)
- Southcenter Library (1386 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila)
- Tukwila Library (14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila)
South East King County:
Black Diamond
Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):
- Black Diamond Library (24707 Roberts Drive)
Covington
Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):
- Covington Library (27100 164th Ave SE)
Enumclaw:
Existing Daytime Public Spaces
- Enumclaw Library (1700 1st Street)
Maple Valley:
Existing Daytime Public Spaces
- Maple Valley Library (21844 SE 248th Street)
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):
- Bellevue Library KCLS (1111 110th Ave NE)
- Crossroads Community Center (16000 NE 10th St.)
- North Bellevue Community Center (4063 148th Ave NE)
- Highland Community Center (14224 Bel-Red Rd)
- South Bellevue Community Center (14509 SE Newport Way)
Day Centers (With Services):
- Porchlight (formerly Congregations for the Homeless) – Eastside Men’s Day Center (13668 SE Eastgate Way) Male-identifying, (425) 698-1295
- The Sophia Way – Sophia’s Place Day Center (3032 Bellevue Way NE) 8:00 am – 3:00 pm; Women-identifying
Overnight:
- The Sophia Way – Sophia’s Place (3030 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue), Women; Call ahead 425-896-7385
- Porchlight (formerly Congregations for the Homeless) – Eastside Men’s Shelter (13668 SE Eastgate Way), Call ahead (425) 698-1295
Redmond:
Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):
- Redmond Public Library (15990 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052)
- Redmond City Hall (15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052) Friday 8:00am – 5:00 pm
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):
- Issaquah Senior Center (75 NE Creek Way)
Kirkland:
Existing Daytime Public Spaces (No Services):
- North Kirkland Community Center (12421 103rd Ave NE) Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Peter Kirk Community Center (352 Kirkland Ave) Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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):
- Sammamish City Hall (801 228th Ave SE) Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Sammamish YMCA (831 228th Ave SE)
- Sammamish Library (825 228th Ave SE)
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.