Austin Activates Cold Weather Shelters for Five Nights

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As another cold front moves into the Austin area, the city will activate its network of overnight cold weather shelters for five consecutive nights starting Wednesday, January 28th. People seeking a warm place to stay can check in at One Texas Center between 6-8 PM, where CapMetro buses will transport them to the shelter locations.

Why it matters

With overnight lows expected to drop into the 20s and 30s, the city's cold weather shelters provide a critical resource for people experiencing homelessness and others in need of a warm place to stay during the freezing temperatures. The shelters aim to protect vulnerable populations from the dangerous conditions.

The details

The cold weather shelters will be open from Wednesday, January 28th through Sunday, February 1st. Check-in is at One Texas Center from 6-8 PM each night, where CapMetro buses will transport guests to the shelter locations. The shelters are open to anyone in need, not just those experiencing homelessness, and can accommodate families with children, unaccompanied minors, and pets under certain conditions. Meals will also be provided at the shelters.

• The cold weather shelters will be open from Wednesday, January 28th through Sunday, February 1st.
• Check-in is at One Texas Center from 6-8 PM each night.

What’s next

The city will continue to monitor weather forecasts and may extend the activation of the cold weather shelters if freezing temperatures persist beyond the initial five-night period.