Austin’s Cold Weather Shelters Open for Five Nights Amid Freezing Temperatures
Austin, TX — January 29, 2026 — As freezing temperatures return, Austin activates cold weather shelters for five consecutive nights to protect residents from the cold.
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, 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.
Why it matters locally: The activation of these shelters ensures that vulnerable residents have access to safe, warm accommodations during the coldest nights of the year.
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