Sierra Roots Opens Emergency Weather Shelter

Shelter to provide warmth, meals, and supplies for Nevada City residents during cold snap

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Sierra Roots, a Nevada County-based nonprofit, will open an emergency weather shelter from February 16-18, 2026 in response to forecasted overnight temperatures at or below 32 degrees. The shelter, located at the Veterans Hall in Nevada City, will provide a warm indoor space, blankets, hot meals, and basic supplies to support the health and safety of community members in need of protection from the dangerous weather.

Why it matters

With winter weather posing serious risks to those experiencing homelessness, Sierra Roots' emergency shelter activation is a critical community effort to ensure vulnerable residents have access to warmth, food, and other essential resources during the cold snap.

The details

The Sierra Roots Emergency Weather Shelter will be open from 4:30-8pm each evening, with dinner served at 5:30pm. Pets are welcome but must remain leashed with their owners at all times. Sierra Roots has secured dinner support from local restaurants Lola's in the National Hotel and Miner Moe's Pizza. The organization is also seeking additional volunteers and meal sponsors to assist during the shelter activation.

  • The shelter will be open from Monday, February 16 through Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
  • Doors will open between 4:30-8pm each evening, with dinner served at 5:30pm.

The players

Sierra Roots

A Nevada County-based 501(c)(3) community organization that provides outreach, basic needs support, and emergency shelter operations to help keep neighbors safe, warm, and connected to resources during severe weather.

Lola's in the National Hotel

A local Nevada City restaurant providing dinner support for the Sierra Roots Emergency Weather Shelter.

Miner Moe's Pizza

A local Nevada City restaurant providing dinner support for the Sierra Roots Emergency Weather Shelter.

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The takeaway

By opening an emergency weather shelter to provide warmth, meals, and essential supplies, Sierra Roots is demonstrating the power of community-based organizations to step up and support vulnerable residents during times of extreme weather, underscoring the importance of preparedness and collaboration to keep all members of a community safe.