LA Battles Unprecedented Heat Just Days After Major Winter Storm.
After enduring significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across areas in the city, LA is now seeing unusually high temperatures for this time of year.
Record-Shattering Readings
During the day Friday, the temperature climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, according to weather officials. This exceeds the prior high for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was established in 2025.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on official charts for the region.
Public Health Alerts
The weather service issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance featured:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave kids or animals unattended in a car.
A Dramatic Reversal
This dramatic increase in heat follows closely after a powerful winter storm that pummeled the state earlier in the week. That system unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, leading to evacuation orders for millions residents.
Sadly, the storm also triggered a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Temperatures Easing
The outlook suggests some relief will arrive. Temperatures were predicted to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by overnight.
Other locales that experienced 90°F included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were expected to experience the upper eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central LA can see temperatures in the eighties, with cooler weather likely for the week ahead.