Metro Denver communities are opening cold weather shelters and warming centers ahead of this weekend’s winter weather, which is forecast to drop up to 5 inches of snow on the city.
Here’s a roundup of where people can warm up during the day and hunker down overnight.
Denver
With “dangerous polar freeze temperatures approaching” in addition to the weekend snow, Denver’s severe weather shelters will be open through Jan. 31, city officials said.
People in need of shelter can visit the Stone Creek shelter at 4595 Quebec St., which used to be a Best Western hotel, and facilities at 2601 West 7th Ave. and 375 South Zuni St., according to Denver officials.
People are also encouraged to go to the city’s regular “front door” shelter access points, including:
- Denver Rescue Mission’s Lawrence Street Community Center at 2222 Lawrence St. for individual men, open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily;
- Samaritan House at 2301 Lawrence St. for individual women, open from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. daily;
- Urban Peak at 1630 South Acoma St. for 15- to 20-year-olds, open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily;
- The Salvation Army Connection Center for families with children, which people should call for intake information at 303-295-3366 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and Sunday.
