Sacramento to open weather shelters in anticipation of storms, high winds
With a major rainstorm on the horizon, the Sacramento area could see nearly a full week of precipitation.
In response, Sacramento will make public spaces available for people who need protection from the weather. Starting Sunday, the city of Sacramento plans to open two walk-in weather respite centers during the downpour.
According to the National Weather Service, the Sacramento region could get rain every day from Sunday, Feb. 15 to Thursday, Feb. 19.
Here’s what to know:
What’s in the forecast for Sacramento?
The mid-February storm is expected to be the “coldest storm of the season,” The Bee previously reported.
Three separate storms are forecast to make up the large multi-day rainfall. As of Friday, the National Weather Service predicted the city of Sacramento has chances of rain starting as early as Saturday night, lasting through Thursday.
Winds throughout the weekend are forecast to reach up to 15 mph, according to a Friday morning forecast discussion.
Starting Monday, the weather service will have much of the Sacramento Valley under a wind advisory, with gusts as high as 45 mph expected through Wednesday night.
High temperatures will likely hover in the low 60s before dropping to the low 50s during the work week.
Where is Sacramento opening weather respite centers?
According to a press release Friday, the city will activate two temporary centers dedicated to sheltering people from the weather.
A third additional weather respite shelter will be operated by Sacramento County from Saturday to Thursday.
Outreach and Engagement Center
Address: 3615 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento
Hours: 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 to 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19
The Del Paso Park center will accept walk-ins throughout the storm. According to the city of Sacramento, it can accept 50 guests and pets are allowed. Storage for personal belongings will be available.
North Fifth Street Navigation Center
Address: 700 North Fifth St., Sacramento
Hours: 8 p.m.-6 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15 until Thursday, Feb. 19
The River District center will be able to accommodate up to 20 adults, but no pets. Due to limited capacity, the city encourages visitors to the shelter to not gather or linger out front.
North A Street Shelter
Address: 1400 North A St., Sacramento
Hours: 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 through 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19
The county will also open the shelter as an additional option for residents.
The press release said libraries and community centers throughout the city will be open during their normal hours and available for weather respite.
For assistance locating and accessing weather respite centers, members of the community can call 211 or visit the website at 211sacramento.org.
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