Loveland Suspends Shelter Bans As Single-Digit Cold Threatens Unhoused Residents

The Loveland Resource Center will stay open continuously through Monday morning as single-digit lows threaten the region, with the city temporarily suspending most shelter bans to allow more unhoused residents to access warming services during the dangerous cold spell.

Single-digit lows will persist through the weekend, with snow expected Friday night, according to the National Weather Service. City officials warn that frostbite and hypothermia can occur quickly in extreme cold and urged residents to limit time outdoors, check on neighbors, and bring pets inside.

According to the city, "active bans are suspended, and guests are able to access the warming shelter, with the exception of indeterminate bans and bans issued for endangerment. Guests can still receive bans when necessary, during inclement weather, and may be asked to leave. Shelter hours remain continuous."

The Loveland Resource Center is operating 24/7 through March 15, 2026, under a temporary permit, underscoring that the city's expanded cold-weather response is time-limited. Its current capacity of 42 overnight spaces reflects December expansions: 20 FEMA-grade tents with heaters installed behind the facility at 137 S. Lincoln Ave., with safety and security measures coordinated with the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority.

The center has incrementally expanded shelter capacity since 2022.

For shelter or information, call the Homelessness Hotline at 970-962-2150 or visit the Loveland Resource Center page on the city's website.