Due to weather conditions and extreme temperatures, the Winter Shelter will be open 24/7 through Friday, January 17 at noon. Please share this information with anyone in need of a safe and warm place to stay. To reach the Winter Shelter, call 571.652.9984. The City of Alexandria Winter Shelter, also called Hypothermia Shelter, ensures that individuals and families experiencing homelessness have a warm, clean and safe environment to retreat from the elements of weather at night. The Winter Shelter, operated by Carpenter's Shelter, is open nightly from 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. regardless of weather from Friday, November 1 through Tuesday, April 15. The Winter Shelter provides supportive services and resources necessary to assist residents in obtaining stable housing.