LA Experiences Record-Breaking High Temperatures Only Days After Major Winter Weather.
Following a week of heavy downpours that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now seeing unseasonably hot weather for late February.
All-Time High Readings
During the day Friday, the thermometer reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, as reported by meteorologists. This easily surpasses the old record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in 2025.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on official maps for the region.
Public Health Warnings
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's conditions posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their guidance featured:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a car.
An Extreme Weather Swing
This sharp rise in heat comes on the heels of a powerful storm system that pummeled the state recently. That system brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, triggering mudslide risks for millions residents.
Tragically, the conditions also caused a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead a cooldown is expected. Readings were predicted to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in downtown LA by Friday night.
Other locales that experienced ninety degrees were Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were expected to experience the high eighties.
In the coming days, downtown Los Angeles can see readings in the 80s, with a further cooldown on tap for the week ahead.
