No matter the temperature or season, Sno-Isle Libraries are here to provide support and connect you with information, resources and services to help you manage extreme changes in the weather.
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Cold Weather Support Services
Find information about community resources and organizations that provide assistance when temperatures drop during the winter.
Warming Centers
All libraries in Snohomish and Island counties serve as daytime warming centers during open hours. Please see open hours for Sno-Isle Libraries and Everett Public Library. In addition to heated spaces, you'll find charging stations, public wi-fi, public computers, and restrooms available for use at Sno-Isle Libraries.
Power outage information
Road condition information
- WSDOT road conditions
- National Weather Service Seattle Twitter
- Washington State DOT Twitter
- Community Transit Rider Alerts, opens a new window
- Winter Driving Tips
Assistance with energy costs
- Snohomish County Energy Assistance 425-388-3880
- Project Pride 425-374-1243
- Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society 425-304-3203
- Opportunity Council Whidbey Island - Energy Assistance 360-679-6577 or 800-317-5427
- Helping Hand of South Whidbey 360-221-7777
Island County Resources (including shelter information)
Coupeville
- Ryan’s House for Youth 360-331-4575
Freeland
- Helping Hand of South Whidbey 360-221-7777
Langley
- Whidbey Island Nourishes 360-221-7787
Oak Harbor
- Spin Cafe 360-682-5949
- House of Hope 360-900-3077
Quick links
Social media updates
Snohomish County Resources (including shelter information)
Snohomish County Public Safety Hub
Darrington
- North Counties Family Services 360-436-0334
Edmonds/Lynnwood
- Pathways for Women Shelter 425-774-9843 x226
Everett
- Cocoon House 425-259-5802
- Everett Cold Weather Shelter 425-977-9686
Marysville
- Marysville Cold Weather Shelter 425-686-9272
Monroe & Snohomish
- East County Cold Weather Shelters 360-793-2400
Quick links
Social media updates
- Snohomish County
- Snohomish County Emergency Management, opens a new window
- Snohomish County Sheriff
- Snohomish Health District, opens a new window
Hot Weather Support Services
When extreme heat is in the forecast, the risk of heat-related illness and forest fire increases. The resources below will help you to avoid heat-related illness and identify increased threats to air quality in western Washington.
Cooling Centers
Find a list of public facilities with air conditioning, including many of our libraries.
Preparedness & Safety Tips
- CDC - Extreme Heat - This website provides helpful tips, information, and resources to help you stay safe in the extreme heat this summer.
- CDC - Heat Stress - Heat Related Illness - Information about the various types of heat-related illnesses, and what can be done to prevent and treat them.
- National Weather Service - Extreme Heat: Forecasts and Safety - View real-time forecasts and find safety and preparedness information.
Local Information & Assistance
- Washington State DOH – Hot Weather Safety - Reduce your risk of heat-related illness with these safety precautions from the Washington State Department of Health.
- Island County - Extreme Heat - Information about preparation, heat illness, pets, and cooling centers.
- Opportunity Council Essential Needs - Whidbey & Camano Island - Get referrals for assistance with practical needs like housing set-up expenses, utilities, and one-time extraordinary expenses like car repairs.
Bad Air & Fire Season Resources
- Washington Department of Ecology – Air Quality Advisory - The Washington Air Quality Advisory (WAQA) is an index for reporting air quality and can advise you about air quality levels.
- Washington Smoke Information - The Washington Smoke blog is a partnership between state, county, tribal, and federal agencies, who coordinate to collectively share info for Washington communities affected by wildfire smoke.
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