The National Weather Service issued a winter storm advisory for Wednesday afternoon through the night and a wind chill watch from Wednesday evening through Friday morning.
Extreme cold weather can pose a danger to your health and safety. Wind chills could reach 55 below zero, which can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as five minutes.
City of Greeley officials recommend people stay home if possible. Anyone who needs to go outside should limit their time outdoors, take breaks to warm up, and dress warmly in several layers of clothing, including a hat and mittens.
Cold Weather Shelter for Dec. 21-23
Adults 18 and older can stay warm and safe from extreme weather at United Way’s cold weather shelter, located at 870 28th St., Greeley. Call 970-515-6281 for more information. The Salvation Army will also operate a cold weather shelter, located at 1119 6th St, Greeley.
Individual women and families can seek overnight shelter at the Guadalupe Community Center, 1442 N 11th Ave., Greeley. Call 970-353-3720 for more information.
Volunteering
United Way’s Housing Navigation Center needs volunteers Thursday, Dec. 22, and Friday, Dec. 23, to accommodate additional daytime guests during the extreme cold weather.
Register for a 3-hour block of time to help United Way staff clean, serve meals, be available to guests, and do other volunteer activities. Email Crystal Mendoza cmendoza@unitedway-weld.org with questions or register online.
Salvation Army in downtown Greeley needs volunteers for a storm-response cold weather overnight shelter from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 21 and 22. Call 970-346-1661 ext. 202 to sign up.
Free Bus Rides
The Greeley Evans Transit bus system will be free all day on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Find bus routes and times at www.greeleyevanstransit.com or call 970-350-9287.
Closures and adjusted hours
Due to extreme cold weather, City of Greeley officials will close administrative buildings Thursday, Dec. 22.
The Family FunPlex, Greeley History Museum, Greeley Ice Haus, Greeley Recreation Center, and Rodarte Center will remain open, some with different operating hours.
Changed facility hours:
Family FunPlex
- Wednesday, Dec. 21 | Closes at 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 22 | Open 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 23 | Opens at 7 a.m., normal closing hours
Greeley History Museum
- Wednesday, Dec. 21 |normal hours
- Thursday, Dec. 22 | normal hours
- Friday, Dec. 23 | normal hours
Greeley Ice Haus
- Wednesday, Dec. 21 | Closes at 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 22 | Open 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 23 | Opens at 7 a.m., normal closing hours
Greeley Recreation Center
- Wednesday, Dec. 21 | Closes at 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 22 | Open 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 23 | Opens at 7 a.m., normal closing hours
Rodarte Community Center
- Wednesday, Dec. 21 | Closes at 7 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 22 | Open 7:45 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 23 | Christmas Eve (observed) | Closed
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Refugio para clima frío del 21 al 23 de diciembre
Los adultos mayores de 18 años pueden mantenerse calientes y seguros del clima extremo en el refugio para clima frío de United Way, situado en 870 28th St., Greeley. Llame al 970-515-6281 para más información. Salvation Army también operará un refugio para clima frío, situado en 1119 6th St, Greeley.
Las mujeres individuales y las familias pueden buscar refugio durante la noche en el Centro Comunitario Guadalupe, 1442 N 11th Ave., Greeley. Llame al 970-353-3720 para más información.
Viajes en autobús gratis
Los autobuses de Greeley Evans Transit será gratuito todo el día los miércoles, jueves y viernes. Encuentre rutas y horarios de autobuses en www.greeleyevanstransit.com o llame al 970-350-9287.
Pronóstico del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional emitió una alerta de sensación térmica desde el miércoles por la noche hasta el viernes por la mañana para Greeley.
El clima extremadamente frío puede representar un peligro para su salud y seguridad. La sensación térmica podría llegar a 55 bajo cero, lo que puede causar congelación en la piel expuesta en tan solo cinco minutos.
Los funcionarios de la ciudad de Greeley recomiendan que las personas se queden en casa si es posible. Si necesita salir, recuerde limitar su tiempo al aire libre, tome descansos para calentarse y vístase abrigado con varias capas de ropa, incluyendo un gorro y guantes.