Southern California Experiences Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just One Week After Severe Winter Storm.
Following a week of heavy downpours that caused flooding across areas in the city, LA is now grappling with abnormally hot temperatures for this time of year.
All-Time High Readings
During the day Friday, the temperature soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, as reported by the National Weather Service. This breaks the old record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set in 2025.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on official maps for the region.
Safety Warnings
The weather service cautioned that Friday's weather posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave anyone unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Sharp Shift
This sharp rise in mercury arrives just after a powerful winter storm that pummeled the region earlier in the week. That event delivered heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to the mountains, causing mudslide risks for countless residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also triggered a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Weekend Outlook
The outlook suggests cooler conditions is expected. The heat were forecast to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by Friday night.
Additional areas that reached 90°F included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to see the upper eighties.
For the weekend, central LA can see temperatures in the 80s, with cooler weather on tap for the following week.
