Southern California Experiences Historic Heat Just Days After Severe Winter Weather.
Following a week of significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across areas in the city, Los Angeles is now confronting abnormally hot weather for this time of year.
Record-Setting Heat
During the day Friday, the temperature climbed to 91°F (33°C) in the city center, according to meteorologists. This breaks the prior high for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was established in 2025.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were labeled on NWS maps for the region.
Safety Advisories
Forecasters cautioned that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Reversal
This sharp rise in mercury follows closely after a massive winter storm that pummeled the area last week. That event delivered thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, causing flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Tragically, the conditions also caused a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
Forecasters predict cooler conditions is expected. Temperatures were predicted to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in central Los Angeles by overnight.
Other locales that experienced 90°F included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to reach the high 80s.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown Los Angeles can expect readings in the 80s, with cooler weather likely for the start of March.
