Los Angeles Faces Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just Days Following Major Winter Weather.
In the wake of heavy downpours that led to inundation across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now confronting unseasonably hot temperatures for the end of February.
Record-Setting Readings
During the day Friday, the thermometer climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, per data from the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the prior high for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded in 2025.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were labeled on forecast maps for the region.
Public Health Alerts
The weather service stated that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance suggested:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a car.
An Extreme Reversal
This dramatic increase in mercury arrives just after a intense winter storm that struck the region last week. That system unleashed heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, causing flash flood warnings for many residents.
Tragically, the severe weather also resulted in a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead some relief is coming. Temperatures were expected to drop to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by Friday night.
Several cities that experienced 90°F included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to experience the upper eighties.
For the weekend, downtown LA can expect weather in the eighties, with cooler weather expected for the start of March.
