Princeton Warming Centers Open Amid Frigid Temperatures

See where residents can find a safe, warm place to go during the cold weather advisory

Jan. 30, 2026 at 10:07am

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Due to expected frigid temperatures, Princeton has opened several warming centers to provide a safe, warm place for residents. The centers will be available through Sunday, February 1st at various locations including Monument Hall, the Princeton Public Library, and the Center for Modern Aging Princeton.

Why it matters

With a cold weather advisory in effect and forecasted temperatures well below freezing, these warming centers offer an important resource for vulnerable residents, especially the elderly, to escape the dangerously cold conditions and avoid cold-related illnesses.

The details

The warming centers will be open at the following locations and times: Monument Hall – Main Meeting Room (1 Monument Drive) from Wednesday, January 28 to Friday, January 30 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Princeton Public Library (65 Witherspoon Street) from Wednesday, January 28 to Thursday, January 29 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday, February 1 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM; and the Center for Modern Aging Princeton (Suzanne Patterson) (45 Stockton Street) from Wednesday, January 28 to Friday, January 30 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

  • A Cold Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect for Princeton through 10 a.m. on Saturday.
  • The warming centers will be available for anyone who needs a safe, warm place to go through Sunday, February 1.

The players

Princeton Police

The Princeton Police are asking residents to check on neighbors who may be at higher risk of cold-related illness, especially those age 65 and older.

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The takeaway

These warming centers provide a critical resource for Princeton residents during this period of dangerously cold weather, ensuring vulnerable populations have access to a safe, warm place to shelter and avoid cold-related health risks.