Severe Cold Weather Resources

The National Weather Service is forecasting a strong winter storm to arrive midday Friday, Jan. 17, bringing severe cold temperatures. These cold temperatures are expected to continue through the Martin Luther King Day holiday on Monday, Jan. 20.

As severe weather events become more frequent and intense, it's vital to provide support for those in our community who may be affected, particularly those experiencing homelessness. We have compiled a variety of resources for shelter, safety, and essential services during severe cold weather conditions.

• Severe weather is defined as 32°F or lower with accumulation of snow greater than one inch or 20°F or lower with or without snow. Extreme weather is defined as 10°F or bellow.
• A National Weather Service 72-hour forecast for the Lakewood area will be the authority source of this information and monitored by the Jefferson County Emergency Manager.

Shelter Information:

• Lakewood Severe Weather Shelter @ Recovery Works, capacity of 75 beds
  Address: 8000 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80214
  Hours of Operation: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  No registration required
• Mission Arvada of The Rising, capacity of 40 beds
  Address: 7500 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
  Hours of operation for overnight shelter: 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  Contact Phone: (720) 334-334-8584
  To register, guests need to sign up at Mission Arvada 9am-1pm Monday-Friday.
• The Mac in Westminster
  Address: 3295 W. 72nd Ave., Westminster, CO 80030
  Phone: 303-426-4310
  Hours of Operation: It will be a 24/7 shelter for a minimum of 48 hours
• EChO Shelter in Evergreen, capacity of 20
  Address: Undisclosed
  Phone: (303) 670-1796
  Hours of Operation: 6:15 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  Guests must register with a CM to complete criminal background/SO check

Daytime Warming Centers:

• On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday's MLK holiday, Recovery Works will extend day-shift support in areas of the building limited to the shelter program. This will assure shelter guests may remain indoors during the cold daytime temperatures throughout the weekend. Additionally, the program will be prepared to assist walk-ins to county-provided alternative shelter during the day.
• Jefferson County Public Libraries - many library branches across Jefferson County act as daytime warming centers, providing a safe and warm space for individuals during extreme weather. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.. ALL LOCATIONS are closed on Monday, Jan 20th for MLK. Wheat Ridge library is closed on Fridays and the Conifer location is closed until Wednesday, Jan. 22nd at 9 a.m.
• Mission Arvada of The Rising, 7500 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002 . Hours: Looking to extend hours and will notify when determined.

Additional Sheltering Resources:

Jefferson County provides motel vouchers for families with children during severe and extreme weather. Contact Jefferson County Human Services at 303-271-1388.

Homeless navigators across Jefferson County, and its cities, provide severe weather motel vouchers to eligible unhoused clients. Determinations are based on vulnerability with conditions that limit access to congregate shelter due to health conditions or other qualifying circumstance.

Emergency Weather Alerts:

Homelessness Resources:

Food Assistance Resources:

Transportation Support: Regional Transportation District (RTD) Transit Assistance
RTD offers free or discounted transportation during severe weather. Check with local shelters for vouchers or free passes.

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