Bitter cold weather over New Year’s Day will open the city’s Extreme Cold Weather Temporary Shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

From 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, to 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, the First Step Inn will open its first-floor conference room at 134 Durfee St.

The shelter is open in collaboration with the city’s Community Development Agency.

The National Weather Service predicts Thursday night’s temperatures will dip as low as 13 degrees, with wind gusts up to 20 mph.

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