Frost Advisory prompts warming centers to open in Bay Area: Here's a list

ByLena Howland KGO logo
Monday, January 30, 2023
Frost Advisory prompts warming centers to open in Bay Area
Some frigid weather conditions across the Bay Area on Monday is prompting warming centers to open.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KGO) -- Some frigid weather conditions across the Bay Area on Monday is prompting warming centers to open.

As you step out the door in the morning, you'll probably find some frost on your windshield.

The increasing cold temperatures can be especially difficult for the unhoused community.

At around 5:30 a.m. Monday, ABC7's Lena Howland said it was 37 degrees in Santa Clara, enough of a concern to prompt county officials to open up Bay Area warming centers.

Video above showed frosty conditions in Martinez in the East Bay.

The Santa Clara Senior Center will be the first to open up at 7 a.m. on Monday.

The National Weather Service originally issued a Freeze Watch for most of the Bay Area from Sunday night into Monday Morning, but it has since been converted into a Frost Advisory for the Bay Area and Central Coast.

MORE: Latest weather forecast

These conditions can make people vulnerable to hypothermia, especially younger people and people over the age of 65.

A number of libraries and community centers will open as warming centers throughout Santa Clara County. Here's a list:

  • Central Park Library
  • 2635 Homestead Road

    Santa Clara, CA 95051

    Hours of Operation:

    Mon., Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Tues., Jan. 31 from noon to 7 p.m.

    Wed., Feb. 1 from noon to 6 p.m.

  • Community Recreation Center in Santa Clara
  • 969 Kiely Blvd.

    Santa Clara, CA 95051

    Hours of Operation:

    Mon., Jan. 30 - Wed., Feb. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Cupertino Library
  • 10800 Torre Ave.

    Cupertino, CA 95014

    Hours of Operation:

    Mon., Jan. 30 - Wed., Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Gilroy Library
  • 350 W. 6th St.

    Gilroy, CA 95020

    Hours of Operation:

    Mon., Jan. 30 - Wed., Feb. 1 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Los Altos Library
  • 13 S. San Antonio Road

    Los Altos, CA 94022

    Hours of Operation:

    Mon., Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Milpitas Library
  • 160 N. Main St.

    Milpitas, CA 95035

    Hours of Operation:

    Mon., Jan. 30 - Wed., Feb 1 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Mission Branch Library
  • 1098 Lexington Street

    Santa Clara, CA 95050

    Hours of Operation:

    Mon., Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Tues., Jan. 31 from noon to 7 p.m.

    Wed., Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Morgan Hill Library
  • 660 W. Main Ave.

    Morgan Hill, CA 95037

    Hours of Operation:

    Mon., Jan. 30 - Wed., Feb. 1 from noon to 9 p.m.

  • Northside Branch Library
  • 695 Moreland Way

    Santa Clara, CA 95054

    Hours of Operation:

    Tues., Jan. 31 from noon to 7 p.m.

    Wed., Feb. 1 from noon to 6 p.m.

  • Santa Clara Senior Center
  • 1303 Fremont St.

    Santa Clara, CA 95050

    Hours of Operation:

    Mon., Jan. 30 through Wed., Feb. 1 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Saratoga Library
  • 13650 Saratoga Ave.

    Saratoga, CA 95070

    Hours of Operation:

    Mon., Jan. 30 - Tues., Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

    Wed., Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Woodland Library
  • 1975 Grant Road

    Los Altos, CA 94024

    Hours of Operation

    Mon., Jan. 30 - Wed., Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

    For folks seeking overnight shelter, Santa Clara County officials have set up the "Here 4 You Hotline" at (408) 385-2400. The hotline will operate with extended hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the inclement weather period.

    Unhoused individuals in San Jose can also seek an Overnight Warming Location (OWL) bed by calling the referral line at (408) 539-2105 or by emailing here.

    Marin County:

    Marin County has opened a shelter for people experiencing homelessness in response to Monday's Freeze Warning.

    It's located at the Marin Health and Wellness Campus at 3253 Kerner Boulevard in San Rafael.

    The emergency overnight shelter is open until 6:30 a.m. and will reopen Monday at 5 p.m.

    People interested in shelter are encouraged to sign in by 8 p.m.

    Volunteers and donations are not being accepted for this shelter by Health and Human Services.

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