Palm Beach County Opens 2 Cold Weather Shelters Amid Freezing Temps

Shelters activated as county sees upper 30s and low 40s with wind chills in the 30s.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 8:20pm

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Palm Beach County has opened two cold weather shelters in response to forecasted temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s with wind chills in the low to mid 30s overnight. The shelters will be open from 7 p.m. Monday to 9 a.m. Tuesday, and Palm Tran Connection will provide bus pickups to the shelter locations.

Why it matters

Providing cold weather shelters is crucial to protect vulnerable populations, such as the homeless, from dangerously low temperatures that can pose serious health risks. This action by Palm Beach County demonstrates its commitment to supporting the community during extreme weather events.

The details

The two cold weather shelters are located at the Belle Glade Transitional Shelter and Lake Village in Belle Glade, as well as the Westgate Park and Recreation Center in West Palm Beach. Palm Tran Connection will provide bus pickups to the shelter locations starting at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

  • The cold weather shelters will be open from 7 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
  • A cold weather advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

The players

Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management

The county agency that has activated the Cold Weather Shelter Plan to provide shelter and support for those in need during the cold weather event.

Palm Tran Connection

The public transportation service that will provide bus pickups to the cold weather shelter locations.

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The takeaway

This proactive response by Palm Beach County to open cold weather shelters demonstrates the importance of having emergency plans in place to support vulnerable populations during extreme weather conditions, ensuring the community's safety and well-being.