LA Faces Historic High Temperatures Only One Week After Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring significant rainfall that caused flooding across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now seeing abnormally warm weather for late February.
Record-Setting Readings
During the day Friday, the mercury soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, as reported by meteorologists. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set in 2025.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on official charts for the region.
Safety Advisories
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving anyone unattended in a car.
An Extreme Reversal
This sudden spike in temperature follows closely after a massive winter storm that pummeled the region earlier in the week. That storm unleashed heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, triggering mudslide risks for many residents.
Sadly, the storm also caused a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead some relief is coming. Readings were expected to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by Friday night.
Additional areas that reached ninety degrees included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to reach the high 80s.
In the coming days, central Los Angeles can see temperatures in the eighties, with a further cooldown expected for the following week.
