Denver opens cold weather shelters ahead of weekend storm

Denver city officials are opening additional cold weather shelters starting Friday afternoon ahead of weekend snow storm.

Denverites can expect to see snow, rain, wind and below-freezing temperatures through Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service.

Starting at 1 p.m. Friday through 11 a.m. Sunday, city officials are expanding shelter capacity at the city’s regular “front door” shelter access points, including:

  • Denver Rescue Mission Lawrence Street Community Center, 2222 Lawrence St., for individual men
  • Samaritan House, 2301 Lawrence St., for individual women
  • Urban Peak, 1630 S. Acoma St., for individuals ages 12 to 24
  • Families in need may call the Connection Center at 303-295-3366

Shelter will also be available at The Aspen shelter in the former Doubletree hotel, 4040 Quebec St., and at 2601 W. 7th Ave.

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