Shelters and warming centers available as snow melts and cold air lingers across Western WA
The snow may have mostly melted, but the South Sound area is in for a cold seven days, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures are expected to drop into the upper 20s to early 30s into Sunday morning for most areas of western Washington, the forecast says. “Very cold conditions” will return by Monday night. The chill will last at least until the middle to end of next week, easing a little into the weekend.
The South Puget Sound lowlands region, which includes Tacoma, Puyallup, Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Olympia, could see light snow showers Sunday and light rain or snow next Thursday and Friday.
Black ice is also a risk this week, as snow or ice that melts during the day will refreeze overnight, the National Weather Service warns. Black ice is a thin layer of ice that is clear and hard to see, making it dangerous for drivers.
Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness offers a list of cold weather resources including shelters and warming centers across Pierce County at www.pchomeless.org.
A post from Pierce County also lists the following day shelters and warming centers open this weekend:
Day shelters:
- Catholic Community Services, 5050 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Nativity House Shelter (overnight guests only), 702 South 14th Street, Tacoma: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saint Vincent de Paul, 4009 South 56th Street, Tacoma: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Tacoma Rescue Mission, 425 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- New Hope Resource Center, 414 Spring Street, Puyallup: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Warming centers:
- Key Peninsula Civic Center, 17010 South Vaughn Road NW, Vaughn: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Pierce County Library – Key Center, 8905 Key Peninsula Highway North, Vaughn: Saturday only: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Family Promise of Pierce County, 214 121st Street South, Parkland: 8 p.m.–8 a.m. Call 253-444-4563.
- Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, Saturday only: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
This story was originally published February 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM.
