KCRHA’s Severe Weather Response Protocols are not currently active.

This page was last updated on 9/21/2023 at 11:20 am.

As we head towards winter, we are preparing for cold weather response. To understand the KCRHA activation thresholds, please review the KCRHA Severe Weather Policy.

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. 

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

Click here to see which Seattle Libraries have air-conditioning

The following are Seattle day centers for people experiencing homelessness. These day centers remain open on their regular schedule.

  • The Salvation Army 
    • Jefferson Day Center (4th & Jefferson), Every Day, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm 
    • White Center Community Center  
  • Seattle Indian Center Day Center (624 S. Dearborn Street), Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm 
  • Compass Day Center (77 S Washington St.), Open Daily, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm 
  • Elizabeth Gregory Home (1604 NE 50th St.), Sunday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, women only 
  • Immanuel Community Services (1215 Thomas St.), Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm  
  • YouthCare 
    • Orion Center (1828 Yale Ave), Monday – Friday 9:00 am-8:00 pm (except Wednesday CLOSED from 12:45 pm – 3:00 pm) / Saturday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm youth only (ages 12 to 24) 
    • UDYC (4516 15th Ave. NE) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm / Wednesday 8:00 am – 1:00 pm / Sunday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm youth only (ages 12 to 24) 
    • S. Seattle 24 hours (except Wednesday CLOSED from 12:45 pm – 3:00 pm) youth only (ages 12 to 24) 
  • Mary’s Place Day Center (1830 Ninth Ave), Monday – Friday from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm; single women 
  • Urban Rest Stops 
    • Ballard (2014-B NW 57th St), Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 2:30 pm 
    • Downtown (1924 Ninth Avenue), Monday – Friday from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm and Saturday – Sunday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm 
  • Chief Seattle Club Day Center (410 2nd Ave. Ext S.), Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 2:00 pm 
  • Aurora Commons (8914 Aurora Ave N.), Monday – Thursday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm  
  • Bread of Life Mission (97 South Main St.), Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm 
  • Immanuel Lutheran: (1215 Thomas St.), Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm 
  • Street Youth Ministries (4540 15th Ave NE, Monday – Tuesday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Wednesday – Friday, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm 
  • New Horizons Ministries (2709 3rd Ave), Monday – Thursday, 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Youth/Young Adult Only (13-25)  
Kenmore: 
  • Hanger (6728 NE 181st St, Kenmore, WA 98028) Mondays – Saturdays 6:00 am – 8:00 pm and 7:00 am – 6:00 pm on Sundays) 
  • Kenmore Library (6531 NE 181st St, Kenmore, WA 98028) Monday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Tuesday & Wednesday 12:00-8:00 pm; Thursday & Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sunday Closed 
  • City Hall (18120 68th Ave NE) Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 
Bothell: 
Woodinville: 
Algona-Pacific: 

Existing Public Spaces (No Services):  

Auburn:  

Day Centers:  

Emergency Shelters with Drop-in:  

Existing Public Spaces (No Services):  

  • Auburn Community & Event Center (910 Ninth St SE)  
  • Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, closed Sunday 
  • Auburn Library (1102 Auburn Way S) 
  • Auburn Senior Activity Center (808 Ninth St SE)  
  • Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 
  • Muckleshoot Library (39917 Auburn Enumclaw Road SE) 
  • Auburn Mall (1101 Outlet Collection Way) 

Burien: 

Existing Public Spaces (No Services):  

  • Burien Community Center (14700 6th Ave SW) 
    • Open Tuesday, 8/15: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm; reopens 4:00-7:00 pm 
    • Open Wednesday 8/16: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; reopens 4:00-7:00 pm 
  • Burien Library (400 SW 152nd Street; Burien, WA 98166) 
    • Open Tuesday 8/15 and Wednesday 8/16 12:00–8:00 pm  
Des Moines 

Existing Public Spaces (No Services):  

Federal Way: 

Existing Public Spaces (No Services):  

Day Centers: 

Kent: 

Existing Public Spaces (No Services):  

  • Kent YMCA – East Hill (10828 SE 248th St) Tuesday – Friday, 6:00 am – 8:00 pm; Nonmembers will be restricted to lobby only 
  • Kent Library (212 2nd Avenue N) 
  • Kent Panther Lake Library (20500 108th Avenue SE) 
  • Kent Senior Center (600 E Smith Street): Open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm for seniors only (ages 50 and older) 

Day Centers:  

Newcastle 

Existing Public Spaces (No Services):  

Renton: 

Existing Public Spaces (No Services):  

SeaTac:  

Existing Public Spaces (No Services):  

Tukwila 

Existing Public Spaces (No Services):  

South East King County: 

Existing Public Spaces (No Services):  

  • Black Diamond Library (24707 Roberts Drive) 
  • Covington Library (27100 164th Ave SE) 
  • Enumclaw Library (1700 1st Street) 
  • Maple Valley Library (21844 SE 248th Street) 
Bellevue:  

Existing Public Spaces (No Services):  

Day Centers: 

Emergency Shelters with Drop-in:  

  • The Sophia Way – Sophia’s Place (3030 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue), (425) 896-7385; Women or women with children only 

Existing Public Spaces (No Services):  

Day Centers: 

  • Friends of Youth (16101 NE 87th ST Suite 110), For youth and young adults, (206) 236-5437 
Issaquah:  

Existing Public Spaces (No Services):  

  • Issaquah Senior Center (75 NE Creek Way) Wednesday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Friday, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm 
Kirkland: 

Existing Public Spaces (No Services):  

Day Centers: 

  • Catholic Community Services – New Bethlehem Day Center (11920 NE 80th St Suite 100) 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Families with Children  

Emergency Shelters with Drop-in:  

  • The Sophia Way – Helen’s Place (8045 120th Ave NE); Women or women with children only 
Sammamish:  

Existing Public Spaces (No Services): 

  • Sammamish YMCA (831 228th Ave SE) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 5:00 am – 9:00 pm, Wednesday, 5:00 am – 9:00 pm, Saturday, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sunday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm  
  • Sammamish Library (825 228th Ave SE) Wednesday, 1:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday – Friday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm  
  • Snoqualmie Library (7824 Center Blvd SE) (425) 888-1223, Tuesday, Wednesday, 1:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 
  • Snoqualmie Valley YMCA (35018 SE Ridge St) (425) 256-3115, Wednesday – Friday, 6:00 am – 7:00 pm, Anyone 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. 

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.