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Effective immediately, the City is opening emergency shelters due to winter weather in the forecast.Winter weather is returning to the St. Louis region, and the City of St. Louis is working across departments to prepare. Temperatures will drop drastically overnight through Tuesday, with an increased probability of high winds and snow this evening.
The STL Street Department will have crews on standby this evening and overnight in the event of any accumulation and to monitor bridges and overpasses in the event of freezing surfaces.
With the likelihood of strong winds, individuals in or near compromised housing should proactively seek stable shelter.
The City’s Code Blue Executive Order ended on March 1, 2026, but the City has worked with community partners to support the City’s unhoused during this weather system.
Walk-up shelter is available at the following locations:
Biddle Housing Opportunities Center (single men only)
1212 N. 13th St.
Sidney Shelter (single men, single women)
112 Sidney St.
Centenary United Methodist Church (adults)
1610 Olive St. (use the Pine Street entrance)
On Monday night between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., the following locations will provide shuttle bus transportation to open shelters.
North City:
Urban League Women's Business Center
4401 Natural Bridge Ave.
Central City:
Centenary United Methodist Church
1610 Olive St. (use the Pine Street entrance)
South City:
Loughborough Commons Parking Lot
1020 Loughborough Ave. (between Schnucks and Lowe’s)
Please call 211 if you or someone you know needs access to shelter space.
A TORNADO WARNING has been issued for the City of St. Louis until 5:15pm. TAKE COVER NOW!