Southern California Experiences Record-Breaking Heat Just One Week After Severe Winter Storm.
Following a week of torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now seeing unseasonably warm conditions for the end of February.
Record-Setting Temperatures
On Friday midday, the thermometer reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, as reported by meteorologists. This easily surpasses the old record for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set in 2025.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on official charts for the region.
Public Health Advisories
The weather service issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice featured:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving kids or animals unattended in a car.
A Sharp Reversal
This sudden spike in heat comes on the heels of a massive winter storm that pummeled the area recently. That storm brought heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to the mountains, causing evacuation orders for millions residents.
Sadly, the severe weather also resulted in a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests cooler conditions will arrive. Readings were predicted to fall to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by late Friday.
Other locales that experienced ninety degrees included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to reach the high 80s.
In the coming days, downtown LA can anticipate readings in the eighties, with a further cooldown likely for the week ahead.