Cold Weather Shelters are activated on Sunday, January 18th, 2026.

Cold Weather Shelters are activated if the overnight weather meets the activation criteria:

- 35 degrees or colder overnight

The City uses the National Weather Service weather report at Camp Mabry as the official location for assessing temperatures due to its central location and proximity to Downtown.

- Individuals can get information about access and activation by calling the Cold Weather Shelter Hotline at?512-972-5055.
- Cold Weather Shelters plan activates, shelter registration takes place between 6:00-8:00 p.m. at One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Road.
- CapMetro transports registered individuals from the OTC to a Cold Weather Shelter.
- While Cold Weather Shelters are primarily accessed by people experiencing homelessness, they are available to anyone in need of a warm place to spend the night.

Support for Families with Children

Families with children, as well as unaccompanied minors, seeking refuge during Cold Weather Shelter activation periods will be provided with coordination for an overnight stay. This will ensure families have access to safe, comfortable accommodations during shelter activation. The vouchers will cover the cost of lodging for a designated period, with extensions available as needed based on availability.