The Eugene-Springfield area Egan Warming Centers will open Wednesday, Feb. 25, for what could be several days.
The National Weather Service predicts the overnight low on Wednesday will be 30 degrees. Egan shelters open when temperatures are forecast to drop at or below 30 degrees. The current long-range forecast from NWS predicts low temperatures around 34 degrees Thursday, Feb. 26, and Friday, Feb. 27.
The weekend could also be cold with snow levels dropping and overnight lows hovering in the low 30s. The shelters are on standby for Thursday and will determine whether to open based on the most recent predictions.
Egan shelter locations and shifts
This year’s four Egan locations are:
- A temporary portable shelter in the parking lot at the northeast corner of the intersection Mohawk and Centennial boulevards in Springfield.
- Lane Events Center’s auditorium at 796 W. 13th Ave. in Eugene.
- The Zone at 530 Highway 99 in Eugene.
- First United Methodist Church at 1376 Olive St. in Eugene. This site is for youth only.
Volunteers can sign up at: https://stvincentdepaul.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/…