Active Warming Centers

None at this time.

Other Places to Warm-Up

The following locations welcome the public to visit their buildings during their regular business hours (non-warming-center locations) for a place to warm up. Heating/air conditioning, water, and restrooms are available.

St Helens

St Helens Senior Center

375 S. 15th Street
503-397-3377
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

St Helens Public Library

375 S. 18th Street
503-397-4544
Only registered ADA service animals are allowed at the St. Helens Public Library.

Regular Hours
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

Oregon Trail Lanes

735 S. Columbia River Highway
503-397-1011
No pets are allowed inside Oregon Trail Lanes. Pets are welcome on the patio with access to cold water.

Regular Hours
Monday -Thursday: 9 a.m. – Close

Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m.- 11 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Scappoose

Scappoose Senior Center

33342 SW Meadow Drive
Regular Hours
Monday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Scappoose Public Library

52469 SE 2nd Street
503-543-7123
Only registered ADA service animals are allowed at the Scappoose Public Library.

Regular Hours
Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

Vernonia

Vernonia Public Library

375 S. 18th Street
503-429-1818
Only registered ADA service animals are allowed at the Vernonia Public Library.

Regular Hours
Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

Vernonia Senior Center

547 Weed Avenue
503-429-3327
Only registered ADA service animals are allowed at the Vernonia Senior Center.

Regular Hours
Monday: 10 a.m. – p.m.
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Energy assistance for your utility bill: Contact the Community Action Team (C.A.T.) at 503-397-3511

Precautionary / Preparedness Actions from the NWS:

• Minimize travel.
• Stay indoors during the worst part of the extreme cold.
• Keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle if you must travel.
• Check tire pressure, antifreeze levels, heater/defroster, etc.
• Learn how to shut off water valves for potential pipe bursts.
• Check on the elderly.
• Bring pets inside.

How Should I Dress?

• Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing, and a hat.
• Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.
• Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold.
• Try to stay dry and out of the wind.

For more information:

NWS Cold Weather Safety

Wind Chill charts and calculator

Ready.gov Winter Weather

Last Updated: April 13, 2026