With an atmospheric river set to move into the region Monday, bringing widespread moderate to heavy rain, the South County cold weather shelter will be open “out of caution” Monday, Dec. 8.

The shelter is located at Maple Park Church, 17620 60th Ave. W.

According to an anouncement from Snohomish County Human Services, sharp rises will occur on area rivers, with some reaching flood stage on Monday evening. The National Weather Service is anticipating widespread significant river flooding.

Usually, cold weather shelters are open when temperatures are forecast to be at or below 34 degrees. “This activation is not intended to set a precedent for future events,” the county announcement said. “Impacts from the event will be monitored to better assess the necessity of activating the shelters i

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