LA Experiences Historic High Temperatures Just Days Following Major Winter Storm.
In the wake of torrential rains that caused flooding across sections of the city, LA is now grappling with unusually warm weather for the end of February.
Record-Shattering Temperatures
By Friday afternoon, the mercury climbed to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown Los Angeles, per data from meteorologists. This exceeds the old record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in 2025.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were highlighted on forecast charts for the region.
Safety Warnings
The weather service stated that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice featured:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving anyone unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Shift
This sharp rise in heat follows closely after a intense winter storm that pummeled the area earlier in the week. That event brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, leading to flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the severe weather also caused a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Weekend Outlook
Forecasters predict cooler conditions is coming. Temperatures were expected to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in central Los Angeles by Friday night.
Additional areas that reached the 90-degree mark featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to experience the high 80s.
In the coming days, downtown LA can see weather in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the following week.
