LA Faces Historic Heat Only Days After Severe Winter Storm.
In the wake of torrential rains that caused flooding across areas in the city, Los Angeles is now confronting abnormally hot weather for late February.
Record-Shattering Heat
During the day Friday, the thermometer soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, as reported by weather officials. This easily surpasses the prior high for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded in 2025.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were labeled on forecast graphics for the region.
Public Health Warnings
Authorities stated that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance suggested:
- Staying hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Shift
This sudden spike in temperature follows closely after a massive winter storm that pummeled the state earlier in the week. That storm delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, triggering mudslide risks for many residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also caused a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead some relief will arrive. Temperatures were predicted to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by late Friday.
Other locales that reached ninety degrees were Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Elsewhere, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were expected to see the high eighties.
In the coming days, downtown LA can see temperatures in the 80s, with cooler weather expected for the start of March.
