Lackawanna County and the city of Scranton have declared a Code Blue Frigid Weather Alert for Friday night, Nov. 13, into Saturday morning, Nov. 14, as wind chills are expected to reach 20 degrees.
The county announced the alert in a Facebook post, warning of cold conditions and a chance of mixed precipitation.
The county's Code Blue announcement lists forecast temperatures of about 31 degrees and wind chills around 20 degrees for Friday night into Saturday morning.
A Code Blue alert is issued when the forecast temperature, including wind chill, is expected to reach 20 degrees or lower. The City of Scranton says the alerts notify residents of extreme cold and help protect people who are especially vulnerable to it, including people experiencing homelessness and older adults.
Three emergency shelters in Scranton are expected to be available during the alert:
- St. Anthony's Haven, 409 Olive St., open from 7 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday.
- Weston Field House, 982 Providence Road. The opening time differs between reports: The Times-Tribune lists 7:30 p.m., while WBRE/WYOU reports 7 p.m.
- Community Intervention Center, 445 North Sixth Ave., open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
The City of Scranton partnered with Catholic Social Services to operate the Weston Field House Code Blue shelter for the 2025-26 winter season, according to a city announcement. St. Anthony's Haven is a year-round emergency shelter operated by Catholic Social Services.
Residents can check the Lackawanna County website and the City of Scranton's Code Blue page for alert information and updates.
