LA Faces Historic Heat Only Days Following Major Winter Weather.
Following a week of torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with unusually hot weather for the end of February.
All-Time High Heat
On Friday midday, the thermometer reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, per data from weather officials. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was established in 2025.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on official graphics for the region.
Safety Warnings
The weather service cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their advice included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a car.
A Dramatic Shift
This dramatic increase in temperature follows closely after a powerful storm system that struck the state earlier in the week. That storm delivered thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to higher elevations, leading to mudslide risks for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
Forecasters predict a cooldown is expected. The heat were expected to drop to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in downtown LA by Friday night.
Other locales that hit ninety degrees featured Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to see the high eighties.
For the weekend, central Los Angeles can expect weather in the 80s, with a further cooldown likely for the following week.
