As single-digit temperatures loom in Southwestern Pennsylvania’s forecast for early next week, warming shelters in Allegheny, Westmoreland and Armstrong counties will be available for those seeking a break from the cold.
Temperatures in the Pittsburgh area are forecast to dip from 6 degrees on Monday to as low as minus-10 on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh Office in Moon.
Enjoy today's warmth while you can! A rain-to-snow changeover Saturday night into Sunday will bring mostly minor accumulation, but a Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the WV ridges. Dangerous cold will then follow for next week. Be ready! pic.twitter.com/pG568tfl5o
— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) January 17, 2025
Pittsburgh’s parks and recreation department will open six of the city’s Healthy Active Living Community centers as warming shelters next week — 1555 Broadway Ave. in Beechview; 3515 McClure Ave. in Brighton Heights; 745 Greenfield Ave. in Greenfield; 7321 Frankstown Ave. in Homewood; 720 Sherwood Ave. in Sheraden; and the intersection of 12th and Bingham streets in South Side.
The centers will operate from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
In Westmoreland County, weather shelters are available to those without housing or heat from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. through March 16.
They are located at 218 S. Maple Ave. in Greensburg, 2217 Harrison Ave. in Derry Township.
For more information on the weather shelters, call 211.
New Kensington has arranged for the New Kensington Center for Active Adults, also known as the Alle-Kiski Senior Center, at 1039 Third Ave. to be open as a warming center from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mayor Tom Guzzo said.
“People will be able to stop in, have a warm refreshment and stay warm,” he said. “We are working on additional potential sites.”
In Armstrong County, the South Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department announced its banquet hall will be available to use as a warming center, with cots, blankets, pillows and hot coffee.
Those who need somewhere warm to go, or know someone who does, can contact the fire department at 724-599-4563.
