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Severe Weather Shelters Reopen in Whatcom County
Overnight shelters open as temperatures drop below freezing
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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Local shelters in Bellingham and Ferndale, Washington are reopening as overnight temperatures in Whatcom County drop below freezing. The severe weather shelter on N. Forest Street in Bellingham will be open from Tuesday night through Friday, with check-in from 4 to 8 p.m. and check-out at 8 a.m. the following morning. The Bellingham daytime warming shelter will also be open daily through Saturday, and the Ferndale overnight shelter at the United Church of Ferndale will be open from Tuesday through Friday.
Why it matters
Providing access to warm, safe shelter is crucial during periods of severe cold weather to protect vulnerable populations from the risks of hypothermia and frostbite. The reopening of these shelters in Whatcom County demonstrates the community's commitment to supporting those in need during hazardous weather conditions.
The details
The severe weather shelter in Bellingham will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. for check-in, with check-out at 8 a.m. the following morning. The Bellingham daytime warming shelter will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The Ferndale overnight shelter at the United Church of Ferndale will be open from Tuesday through Friday.
- The shelters will be open from Tuesday, February 18 through Friday, February 21.
- The Bellingham daytime warming shelter will be open daily through Saturday, February 22.
The players
Whatcom County
The county in Washington state where the severe weather shelters are located.
The takeaway
The reopening of these severe weather shelters in Whatcom County demonstrates the community's commitment to providing a safe, warm place for vulnerable populations during hazardous cold weather conditions.
