St. Louis, MO – Residents across St. Louis will face bitter cold conditions tonight as the City officially activates its Code Blue emergency protocol through 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, bringing expanded overnight shelter options and transportation support.
According to the National Weather Service, freezing temperatures and wind chills below 25°F are expected across St. Louis beginning Wednesday evening, with snow likely Friday and Saturday. In response, the City of St. Louis Department of Human Services launched Code Blue operations at 5 p.m. Wednesday, providing additional warming resources for vulnerable residents.
City officials said approximately 150 emergency shelter beds—on top of 400 year-round beds—will be available nightly from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. through Nov. 29. Walk-up access is offered at two primary locations: Peter & Paul Jugan Shelter at 3225 N. Florissant Ave. and Biddle Housing Opportunities Center at 1212 N. 13th St. Additional shelters are available by appointment through United Way 211.
Individuals may walk into shelter sites until 9 p.m., or call 211 for placement. City officials noted daytime warming centers will not open during this stretch, as temperatures are projected to rise above Code Blue thresholds during the day.
To help residents reach shelters, evening rally points offering transportation will operate from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Urban League Women’s Business Center (4401 Natural Bridge Ave.), Centenary United Methodist Church (1610 Olive St.), and Carondelet Park Pavilion #1 off Loughborough Drive.
The City has also activated its snow plan, with the Street Department scheduled to pretreat major routes Friday morning ahead of the incoming storm.
Officials encouraged individuals to bring clothing, toiletries, medication, and personal comfort items if possible. The City and partner agencies will continue monitoring conditions and announce any changes to shelter operations through Dec. 1.
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