Surrey Shelters Stay Open as Cold, Stormy Nights Hit

Surrey keeps emergency shelters open as overnight temperatures drop to 5°C, with wind and storms forecast. Here’s where to find help this weekend.

A Cold Night Triggers Extra Support Across Surrey

As temperatures slide overnight, Surrey is stepping up to protect its most vulnerable residents. This weekend, additional community-based emergency shelters will stay open, offering warmth, safety, and support while the cold settles in.

According to Environment Canada, overnight temperatures are expected to dip to 5°C, while strong winds and possible thunderstorms may roll through White Rock. Wind speeds could reach 40 km/h, with gusts climbing to 60 km/h near the water. Because of these conditions, local outreach teams moved quickly to respond.

Extreme Weather Alert Issued for the Region

On Friday, Dec. 19, the Homelessness Services Association of B.C. issued an extreme weather alert. As a result, shelters across Surrey and White Rock activated overnight services through Monday, Dec. 22.

These spaces are designed to reduce risk during cold, wet, and windy conditions. More importantly, they provide a safe place to sleep when the weather turns harsh.

Emergency Shelters Open This Weekend

Below is a full list of community-based shelters currently operating overnight. Each site has different accessibility rules, hours, and capacity, so planning ahead can help.

Surrey Alliance Church

• Location: 13474 96th Ave.
• Hours: 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Access: Rear parking lot breezeway
• Details: Adults 19+, no pets, 30 mats available

South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre (EWR)

• Location: 14601 20th Ave.
• Hours: 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Access: Lower parking lot entrance
• Details: Adults 19+, pet-friendly, couples welcome, 45 mats

NightShift Ministries

• Location: 10635 King George Blvd.
• Hours: 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Details: Adults 19+, no pets or carts, not wheelchair-accessible, 16 mats

Surrey Welcome Hub

• Location: 13545 King George Blvd.
• Hours: 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Details: Adults 19+, couples allowed, snacks and hot drinks provided, 16 mats

Shimai Transition House (Women Only)

• Location: 13327 100A Ave.
• Hours: 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. (intake until midnight)
• Details: Wheelchair-accessible, pet-friendly with limits, food and drinks served, showers and laundry available, six mats

Pacific Community Resources Society (Youth Shelter)

• Location: 10453 Whalley Blvd.
• Hours: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Details: Youth up to 24 years old, eight spaces, hot meals served, showers available, no pets

Why These Shelters Matter Right Now

Cold nights can be dangerous, especially when wind and rain are added to the mix. Therefore, keeping shelters open isn’t just helpful it can be life-saving. These locations offer more than a mat. They provide warmth, food, and a moment of stability during unpredictable weather.

If you or someone you know needs shelter this weekend, these sites are ready. Meanwhile, community agencies continue working together to ensure no one faces the cold alone.

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