BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Another night of extremely cold weather in Palm Beach County is again leading to officials opening cold weather shelters for those who need a place to stay warm. Here is the official announcement issued Sunday afternoon by the Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center:
>> The Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management (DEM) has activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to a Level III – Enhanced Monitoring due to anticipated cold weather.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a cold weather advisory and freeze warning that impacts Palm Beach County. The cold weather advisory is in effect from 7:00 P.M. this evening to 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 2, 2026. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
In order to protect those seeking refuge from the cold during the overnight periods, the Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management (DEM) has activated the Cold Weather Shelter Plan for Palm Beach County.
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, the following cold weather shelters will open overnight beginning at 7:00 P.M. and close at 9:00 A.M.:
Belle Glade Transitional Shelter and Lake Village at the Glades
341 NW 11th Street
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Salvation Army Center of Hope
1577 N Military Trail #1
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Westgate Park and Recreation Center
3691 Oswego Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Palm Tran Connection will begin bus pickups to the established routes at 6 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. For more information on the Cold Weather Shelter or bus pickups please go to Cold Weather Shelters. <<
