Southern California Battles Historic High Temperatures Only One Week Following Severe Winter Storm.

After enduring significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now seeing unseasonably high temperatures for the end of February.

Record-Setting Readings

On Friday midday, the thermometer climbed to 91°F (33°C) in central LA, per data from the National Weather Service. This breaks the prior high for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set in 2025.

"Unusually high temperatures" were labeled on NWS charts for the region.

Safety Alerts

Authorities issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for those at risk. Their recommendations featured:

• Drinking plenty of fluids.
• Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
• Ensuring you do not leave anyone unattended in a hot car.

A Sharp Shift

This sharp rise in mercury comes on the heels of a intense winter storm that struck the area earlier in the week. That system brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, causing flash flood warnings for many residents.

Unfortunately, the storm also triggered a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.

Temperatures Easing

The outlook suggests cooler conditions is coming. Readings were predicted to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in downtown LA by Friday night.

Additional areas that reached ninety degrees included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Additionally, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to experience the high eighties.

In the coming days, central Los Angeles can expect weather in the eighties, with a further cooldown likely for the start of March.