Palm Beach County Opens Warming Shelters Ahead of Cold Snap

Salvation Army and The Lord's Place to provide refuge from expected record-setting temperatures.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 4:55am

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In anticipation of an upcoming cold weather system, Palm Beach County has announced the opening of two warming shelters on Thursday morning to provide temporary refuge for unsheltered residents. The Salvation Army Center of Hope and The Lord's Place will be open for limited hours to offer a warm place to stay as the region braces for a period of unseasonably cold temperatures.

Why it matters

With the potential for record-breaking cold in South Florida, the opening of these warming shelters is a critical step to protect vulnerable populations from the dangerous conditions. Providing access to warmth and shelter can be a lifesaving measure during extreme weather events.

The details

The two warming shelter locations will be open for limited hours on Thursday, January 29th. The Salvation Army Center of Hope will be open from 7 AM to 9 AM, while The Lord's Place will be open from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Transportation assistance to the shelters is available by calling 211. Palm Beach County officials will continue to monitor the weather forecast from the National Weather Service and open additional shelters or warming centers as needed over the next several days.

  • The warming shelters will open on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
  • The Salvation Army Center of Hope will be open from 7 AM to 9 AM.
  • The Lord's Place will be open from 8:30 AM to 4 PM.

The players

Palm Beach County

The local government authority that is coordinating the opening of the warming shelters in response to the expected cold weather.

Salvation Army Center of Hope

A community organization providing one of the warming shelter locations in West Palm Beach.

The Lord's Place

A non-profit organization operating the other warming shelter location in West Palm Beach.

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What’s next

Palm Beach County officials will continue to monitor the weather forecast and open additional shelters or warming centers as needed over the next several days.

The takeaway

The opening of these warming shelters demonstrates Palm Beach County's commitment to protecting vulnerable residents during extreme weather events. By providing access to warmth and shelter, the county is taking proactive steps to safeguard the health and well-being of its community.