Palm Beach County Opens Cold Weather Shelters

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Palm Beach County officials have activated the Cold Weather Shelter Plan and opened several shelters across the county to provide refuge for those seeking warmth during an overnight cold weather advisory. The shelters will be open from 7 PM on Sunday, February 1st until 9 AM on Monday, February 2nd, with Palm Tran Connection providing bus pickups to the shelter locations.

Why it matters

Protecting vulnerable populations from dangerously cold temperatures is critical during severe weather events. The opening of these cold weather shelters ensures that those without adequate housing or heating have a safe place to stay and avoid the risks of hypothermia and other cold-related health issues.

The details

The Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management has activated a Level III - Enhanced Monitoring status due to the anticipated cold weather. The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory and freeze warning for the county, with very cold temperatures expected that could lead to hypothermia and damage to crops and outdoor plumbing. To address this, the county has opened three cold weather shelters in Belle Glade, West Palm Beach, and Westgate, which will be open from 7 PM to 9 AM. Palm Tran Connection will provide bus pickups to the shelter locations starting at 6 PM and 7:30 PM.

• The cold weather advisory is in effect from 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 1, 2026 to 10:00 A.M. on Monday, February 2, 2026.
• The cold weather shelters will be open from 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 1, 2026 until 9:00 A.M. on Monday, February 2, 2026.
• Palm Tran Connection will begin bus pickups to the shelter locations at 6:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

What’s next

The county will continue to monitor the weather conditions and may extend the operation of the cold weather shelters if the freezing temperatures persist.