LA Battles Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just One Week After Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring torrential rains that led to inundation across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now confronting abnormally hot weather for the end of February.
Record-Setting Temperatures
By Friday afternoon, the mercury reached ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, according to weather officials. This breaks the old record for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set in 2025.
"Very warm conditions" were highlighted on official charts for the region.
Safety Warnings
Forecasters cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their advice suggested:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving children or pets unattended in a car.
A Dramatic Reversal
This sudden spike in heat arrives just after a intense storm system that pummeled the area recently. That storm delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, triggering evacuation orders for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also resulted in a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead a cooldown will arrive. Readings were predicted to fall to around 61°F (16°C) in central Los Angeles by late Friday.
Additional areas that hit ninety degrees were Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were expected to experience the high 80s.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central Los Angeles can expect weather in the eighties, with a further cooldown on tap for the week ahead.
