Wind chill values are expected to be as low as -10 degrees through most of Wednesday. In response, several warming shelters have opened throughout Elkhart County to combat the cold.
Elkhart
Elkhart Central Fire Station (500 E. St.)
- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Guidance Ministries (216 N. 2nd St.)
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday
Faith Mission (801 Benham Ave.)
- Overnight shelter opens at 6 p.m.
Goshen
Goshen Public Library (601 S. 5th St.)
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
- 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Wednesday is an e-learning day for all Elkhart Community Schools students due to the weather. All ECS buildings are closed for the day.
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