Living Water Church of the Nazarene has opened a shelter to provide warmth and safety for those in need in response to the recent cold weather.
According to the Times of San Diego, the shelter, located at 1550 Market St., is open to adults and can accommodate up to 28 individuals.
The check-in time for the shelter is 8 p.m. or until it reaches full capacity, with a checkout time of 6:30 a.m.
It is in partnership with the San Diego Housing Commission.
With this collaborative effort, Living Water Church of the Nazarene is providing a safe place for those who would otherwise be exposed to the dangers of the cold weather.
Other Shelters
Apart from the Living Water Church of the Nazarene, three other shelters have opened.
Father Joe's Villages at 1501 Imperial Ave. also offers shelter to those in need, including single women and families who have minor children.
The shelter can accommodate 45 people and have an additional 10 beds.
The shelter is open on Sundays, with check-in starting at 4 p.m. and check-out the following day at 5 a.m.
Meanwhile, the Paul Mirabile Center, also located at 1501 Imperial Ave., provides shelter for up to 40 adults in need.
Check-in starts at 4 p.m. and continues until the shelter reaches full capacity. Meanwhile, The checkout time is at 5 a.m.
On the other hand, the San Diego Rescue Mission, located at 120 Elm St., provides shelter to up to 10 single women in need.
The shelter’s check-in starts at 5:30 p.m., and checkout is at 7 a.m.
Cold Start to Spring
Despite many hoping for signs of spring, San Diegans are experiencing a cold start to the season.
According to a CBS8 report, the National Weather Service has announced that the isolated light rainfall experienced earlier in the week will transform into widespread showers throughout the county on March 22, Tuesday.
The upcoming storm is anticipated to bring varying amounts of moisture, ranging from 1 1/2 to 2 inches along the coast and up to two and a half inches in inland valleys.
Meanwhile, it is predicted to range up to 12 inches in the mountains, according to forecasters.
The weather service has stated that along with heavy rainfall, there will be strong winds with gusts reaching around 55 mph near the coast and up to 65 mph in the highlands of East County.
Meteorologists predict that the snow level will start at approximately 6,000 feet on Tuesday morning and then drop down to 4,000-5,000 feet by nightfall.
During midweek, the temperature is expected to be 5-10 degrees lower than usual for this time of year in coastal areas.
Meanwhile, in the inland valleys and mountains, the temperature could drop 20-25 degrees below the norm.
On the other hand, in the local deserts, the thermometer readings may go down about 15 degrees compared to seasonal norms.
The weather service has reported that dry weather will return by March 23 and continue through the weekend.
However, there may be more precipitation early next week due to another low-pressure system moving southward off the West Coast.
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