Southern California Experiences Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just One Week Following Major Winter Weather.
Following a week of torrential rains that caused flooding across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now seeing unseasonably hot weather for late February.
Record-Setting Heat
By Friday afternoon, the thermometer climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, according to the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the prior high for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was established in 2025.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on forecast charts for the region.
Public Health Alerts
Forecasters cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations featured:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Dramatic Weather Swing
This sudden spike in heat arrives just after a intense storm system that battered the area earlier in the week. That system unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, causing evacuation orders for many residents.
Sadly, the severe weather also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Weekend Outlook
Looking ahead a cooldown is coming. Readings were predicted to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in central Los Angeles by overnight.
Additional areas that hit 90°F featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to experience the high eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown Los Angeles can see temperatures in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures expected for the week ahead.
