Austin weather: Cold weather shelters to open Jan. 18-22

Due to cold overnight temperatures, the City of Austin will open its cold weather shelters starting Saturday, Jan. 18, and will remain open through at least Wednesday, Jan. 22.

The City of Austin actives its cold weather shelters when the overnight weather hits 35 degrees or colder

How to register for cold weather shelter

What they're saying:

According to the city, those who need shelter will need to go to One Texas Center, at 505 Barton Springs Road, from 6-8 p.m. to register for overnight shelter. 

You must register each day you need shelter.

The city said those staying in a shelter overnight Sunday will be able to remain there during the day on Monday, Jan. 20.

Bus routes to the OTC are lines: 1, 7, 10, 20, 30, 105, 142, 801. Anyone seeking a cold weather shelter who does not have the means to pay the fare will still be given a ride.

You can also call the Cold Weather Shelter Hotline at (512) 972-5055.

The Source: Information from the City of Austin

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