Southern California Battles Record-Breaking High Temperatures Only One Week After Major Winter Weather.
In the wake of significant rainfall that caused flooding across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with unseasonably warm temperatures for late February.
Record-Setting Readings
On Friday midday, the temperature soared to 91°F (33°C) in the city center, as reported by meteorologists. This easily surpasses the old record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was established in 2025.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were labeled on NWS graphics for the region.
Public Health Alerts
The weather service cautioned that Friday's weather posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a hot car.
A Dramatic Shift
This sharp rise in mercury follows closely after a massive winter storm that battered the region earlier in the week. That storm brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to higher elevations, causing mudslide risks for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also caused a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead cooler conditions is coming. Temperatures were predicted to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown LA by overnight.
Additional areas that reached the 90-degree mark featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were projected to see the high eighties.
In the coming days, central Los Angeles can expect weather in the 80s, with a further cooldown expected for the start of March.
