Southern California Faces Record-Breaking Heat Just One Week Following Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across areas in the city, LA is now seeing unusually high weather for late February.
All-Time High Readings
On Friday midday, the thermometer reached ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown Los Angeles, as reported by weather officials. This easily surpasses the old record for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded in 2025.
"Very warm conditions" were highlighted on official charts for the region.
Public Health Alerts
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance suggested:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car.
A Dramatic Reversal
This sudden spike in temperature comes on the heels of a intense storm system that struck the region earlier in the week. That storm delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, leading to mudslide risks for many residents.
Tragically, the severe weather also caused a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Temperatures Easing
The outlook suggests some relief is coming. Temperatures were forecast to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in the city by overnight.
Several cities that reached 90°F included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to reach the high eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central Los Angeles can anticipate readings in the 80s, with cooler weather likely for the start of March.
