Southern California Experiences Historic Heat Only Days After Major Winter Weather.
After enduring significant rainfall that caused flooding across areas in the city, LA is now grappling with unseasonably warm weather for this time of year.
Record-Shattering Temperatures
During the day Friday, the thermometer reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, per data from the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the prior high for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set in 2025.
"Very warm conditions" were labeled on forecast charts for the region.
Public Health Advisories
Forecasters stated that Friday's heat posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance included:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Reversal
This sharp rise in temperature arrives just after a powerful storm system that struck the region earlier in the week. That storm unleashed heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, triggering mudslide risks for many residents.
Unfortunately, the severe weather also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Weekend Outlook
Forecasters predict a cooldown will arrive. The heat were expected to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by overnight.
Several cities that reached the 90-degree mark were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were expected to experience the upper eighties.
In the coming days, downtown Los Angeles can see temperatures in the 80s, with cooler weather likely for the start of March.
