Emergency warming shelters will not reopen Monday, despite freezing overnight temperatures. According to Multnomah County officials, the wind chill has decreased and temperatures have risen enough that severe weather shelters are no longer necessary. Nearly 350 people stayed at emergency shelters Sunday night. While the severity of Portland's winter weather has lessened, it is still bitterly cold—temperatures are expected to drop to the mid-20s early Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. According to.
Four warming shelters in the Portland area will open 8 pm Saturday as overnight temperatures are expected to drop into the mid-20s. The shelters, coordinated by Multnomah County and city leaders, can host 200 people. The National Weather Service is forecasting a low of 27 degrees Saturday night, but, combined with rain and wind, it will likely feel colder. Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declared a state of emergency starting at 6 pm Saturday,.
Five warming shelters will open in the Portland area Sunday night, expanding capacity to 400 beds amid life-threatening winter weather. More than 220 people sought shelter Saturday night, exceeding the original capacity of the county- and city-run emergency shelters. The five shelters will open at 8 pm January 29 and close at 8 am January 30. The shelters may reopen nightly as long as below-freezing conditions persist. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high.
With cold weather continuing, emergency warming shelters will remain open through the night of Sunday, Jan. 29 in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties. TriMet is providing free transportation to the
Ahead of the arctic blast that is expected to hit the region on the night of Saturday, Jan 28, Multnomah and Washington counties announced the opening of severe weather shelters.