Southern California Faces Historic Heat Only One Week Following Severe Winter Weather.
In the wake of torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across areas in the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with unusually high weather for the end of February.
Record-Shattering Temperatures
During the day Friday, the temperature climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, per data from weather officials. This easily surpasses the old record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set in 2025.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were highlighted on NWS charts for the region.
Safety Advisories
Authorities issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their guidance included:
- Staying hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave anyone unattended in a car.
An Extreme Reversal
This dramatic increase in mercury arrives just after a intense storm system that battered the region earlier in the week. That system delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, leading to mudslide risks for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the severe weather also caused a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests a cooldown will arrive. The heat were forecast to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in the city by Friday night.
Additional areas that experienced ninety degrees featured Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Additionally, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were forecast to see the high 80s.
For the weekend, downtown Los Angeles can see temperatures in the eighties, with cooler weather likely for the following week.
