LA Faces Historic High Temperatures Only One Week After Major Winter Storm.
In the wake of heavy downpours that caused flooding across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now confronting abnormally hot weather for the end of February.
Record-Shattering Readings
During the day Friday, the thermometer climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, as reported by the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the prior high for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in 2025.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on official charts for the region.
Public Health Alerts
Authorities cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving children or pets unattended in a car.
An Extreme Reversal
This sudden spike in heat follows closely after a massive winter storm that battered the region recently. That system brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to higher elevations, causing evacuation orders for many residents.
Tragically, the storm also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Weekend Outlook
The outlook suggests some relief is coming. Temperatures were expected to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown LA by late Friday.
Several cities that reached ninety degrees featured Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were projected to experience the upper eighties.
For the weekend, central LA can see weather in the 80s, with cooler weather on tap for the start of March.
