Abstract: A frameless foldable protective shelter is provided which can be selectively drapeably deployed over a raised engine hood so as to provide protection from inclement weather for a person working in and around the engine compartment of a vehicle. The emergency protective shelter is comprised of a front panel portion having a securable vertical opening therein, a top portion adapted for drapeable coextensive engagement over a raised engine hood and spaced apart side portions which cooperate with the front panel portion and the top portion to form a ground engaging shelter over the engine compartment area. Weighted elements are provided along the ground engaging edges of the side portions and the front panel portion so as to maintain them in ground engaging contact. Vehicle body engaging magnets are provided along the vertical rear edges of the side portions so as to maintain them in body engaging contact with body of the vehicle upon which they are mounted.