Olean Opens Warming Center Amid Bitter Cold

The John J. Ash Community Center will provide respite from frigid temperatures on February 15th.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The city of Olean, New York is opening the John J. Ash Community Center on Sunday, February 15th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to give residents a warm place to escape the bitter cold and dangerous wind chills expected in the area.

Why it matters

With temperatures forecast to drop into the 20s and wind chills making it feel much colder, the opening of the warming center is a critical resource for vulnerable residents who may not have adequate heating or shelter from the extreme winter weather.

The details

The John J. Ash Community Center, located at 112 N. Barry St. in Olean, will be open to the public on Sunday to provide a heated indoor space for people to find relief from the dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills predicted by the National Weather Service.

  • The warming center will be open on Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The players

John J. Ash Community Center

A community center in Olean, New York that is opening its doors to provide a warm, indoor space for residents during the extreme cold weather.

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The takeaway

The opening of the John J. Ash Community Center as a warming center is a vital resource for the Olean community during this period of dangerously cold temperatures, ensuring that vulnerable residents have a safe place to escape the bitter winter weather.