Austin’s Cold Weather Shelters Open for Five Nights Amid Freezing Temperatures

Austin Activates Cold Weather Shelters Amid Freezing Temperatures

As another stretch of freezing temperatures moves into Central Texas, Austin officials have activated overnight cold weather shelters for five consecutive nights, starting Wednesday evening, January 28, and remaining active through Sunday night, February 1. Overnight lows are expected to fall into the 20s and 30s, meeting the city’s threshold for emergency shelter services.

Individuals seeking a warm place to sleep can check in nightly between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at One Texas Center, located at 505 Barton Springs Road, which serves as the city’s central intake site when shelters are activated. This initiative aims to provide relief to residents during the cold snap.

Why It Matters Locally

The activation of these shelters ensures that vulnerable populations in Austin have access to safe and warm accommodations during the severe cold, highlighting the city’s commitment to community welfare during extreme weather events.

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• Austin cold weather shelters to open for five nights