Greensboro Opens Two White Flag Warming Centers
The City of Greensboro activated two White Flag warming centers for Friday, Saturday and Sunday to shelter residents from cold weather.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Forecasts
The City of Greensboro has activated two White Flag warming centers for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, operating from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night. The centers are run by the City's Community Safety Department in response to cold weather.
Why it matters
The activation gives people in Greensboro a place to stay warm overnight during cold conditions. Weekend hours at the Interactive Resource Center continue through the end of March.
The City's Community Safety Department uses a 32-degree threshold sustained for two or more hours, with alerts also possible for freezing precipitation, extended below-freezing temperatures, or wind concerns. The stub does not provide forecast temperatures for the activation period.
The players
Community Safety Department
The City of Greensboro department that operates and activates the White Flag warming centers based on temperature and weather criteria.
Guilford County Continuum of Care
The regional planning body responsible for preventing and ending homelessness across Guilford County.
The details
The two White Flag centers are the Interactive Resource Center at 407 E. Washington St., which serves individuals, and the Glenwood Recreation Center at 2010 Coliseum Blvd., which serves families with children. Activation is tied to weather conditions rather than a fixed calendar date.
Timeline
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: White Flag warming centers activated, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Every Saturday and Sunday through the end of March: Interactive Resource Center weekend warming center open, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Seasonal Patterns
The activation follows the Community Safety Department's written White Flag criteria, which tie shelter availability to a 32-degree threshold rather than to a fixed seasonal date. The Interactive Resource Center's weekend schedule runs through March, aligning with the late-winter period when cold snaps are most common in the Piedmont region.
Residents who need overnight shelter from the cold can go to the Interactive Resource Center at 407 E. Washington St. for individuals or the Glenwood Recreation Center at 2010 Coliseum Blvd. for families with children, open 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. when activated. Check city announcements for activation on a given night.
The takeaway
Warming centers open on cold nights based on temperature thresholds, so checking city announcements during freezing weather helps residents plan where to go.
What happens next
The Interactive Resource Center weekend warming center continues every Saturday and Sunday through the end of March.
Further reading
Explore more Forecasts coverage for context on cold-weather planning in Greensboro.
