Southern California Faces Record-Breaking High Temperatures Only Days After Major Winter Weather.
Following a week of heavy downpours that led to inundation across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with abnormally warm temperatures for the end of February.
Record-Shattering Readings
On Friday midday, the mercury reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, as reported by meteorologists. This breaks the prior high for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was established in 2025.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were labeled on NWS charts for the region.
Public Health Advisories
Authorities cautioned that Friday's heat posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice featured:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave kids or animals unattended in a car.
An Extreme Reversal
This dramatic increase in temperature comes on the heels of a intense storm system that struck the region earlier in the week. That event brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, leading to flash flood warnings for many residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also triggered a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Temperatures Easing
The outlook suggests a cooldown will arrive. Temperatures were predicted to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in the city by Friday night.
Several cities that experienced ninety degrees were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to see the high 80s.
For the weekend, central Los Angeles can expect readings in the 80s, with a further cooldown likely for the start of March.
