Southern California Battles Record-Breaking Heat Just One Week After Major Winter Weather.
In the wake of heavy downpours that led to inundation across areas in the city, LA is now seeing unusually high temperatures for late February.
Record-Shattering Heat
By Friday afternoon, the mercury reached ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown Los Angeles, per data from the National Weather Service. This breaks the prior high for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in 2025.
"Very warm conditions" were highlighted on NWS maps for the region.
Safety Alerts
Forecasters stated that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance suggested:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Not leaving kids or animals unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Dramatic Weather Swing
This sharp rise in heat arrives just after a powerful storm system that pummeled the region recently. That system delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, causing evacuation orders for countless residents.
Unfortunately, the severe weather also resulted in a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead cooler conditions is expected. The heat were predicted to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by overnight.
Several cities that reached 90°F included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to reach the high eighties.
In the coming days, central LA can see readings in the eighties, with a further cooldown on tap for the start of March.