Southern California Battles Historic Heat Just One Week Following Major Winter Storm.
After enduring heavy downpours that led to inundation across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now seeing unusually warm conditions for late February.
All-Time High Temperatures
During the day Friday, the thermometer soared to 91°F (33°C) in the city center, as reported by meteorologists. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded in 2025.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were labeled on NWS charts for the region.
Public Health Advisories
Forecasters cautioned that Friday's weather posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their recommendations featured:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving anyone unattended in a car.
A Sharp Weather Swing
This dramatic increase in mercury follows closely after a powerful winter storm that struck the region earlier in the week. That event brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, leading to evacuation orders for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the severe weather also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Temperatures Easing
The outlook suggests some relief is expected. The heat were predicted to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in downtown LA by Friday night.
Additional areas that hit 90°F featured Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to experience the high eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central Los Angeles can expect readings in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures on tap for the week ahead.
