LA Faces Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just One Week After Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring significant rainfall that led to inundation across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now seeing unusually warm temperatures for late February.
All-Time High Temperatures
During the day Friday, the thermometer soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, per data from meteorologists. This exceeds the prior high for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded in 2025.
"Very warm conditions" were noted on official charts for the region.
Safety Warnings
The weather service issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice suggested:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave anyone unattended in a car.
An Extreme Reversal
This sudden spike in heat follows closely after a powerful storm system that struck the state earlier in the week. That system unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, causing flash flood warnings for many residents.
Sadly, the severe weather also triggered a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Forecast Ahead
Forecasters predict some relief is coming. Readings were predicted to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by overnight.
Several cities that hit 90°F featured Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were expected to see the upper eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central Los Angeles can anticipate temperatures in the eighties, with a further cooldown likely for the week ahead.
