Southern California Battles Unprecedented High Temperatures Only Days After Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring heavy downpours that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now seeing unusually high conditions for this time of year.
Record-Setting Heat
By Friday afternoon, the mercury climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, as reported by meteorologists. This exceeds the previous daily record for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set in 2025.
"Very warm conditions" were labeled on official maps for the region.
Public Health Advisories
The weather service stated that Friday's weather posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations included:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.
An Extreme Reversal
This dramatic increase in heat follows closely after a intense storm system that pummeled the area recently. That system unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, causing flash flood warnings for countless residents.
Sadly, the severe weather also resulted in a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead a cooldown is coming. The heat were forecast to fall to around 61°F (16°C) in central Los Angeles by Friday night.
Additional areas that experienced 90°F featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were forecast to experience the high eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central LA can see weather in the 80s, with a further cooldown likely for the start of March.
