Southern California Experiences Unprecedented Heat Only One Week After Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with unseasonably warm weather for the end of February.
All-Time High Readings
During the day Friday, the thermometer soared to 91°F (33°C) in the city center, according to meteorologists. This easily surpasses the old record 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.
Safety Advisories
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance included:
- Staying hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.
An Extreme Reversal
This sharp rise in heat arrives just after a massive storm system that pummeled the region recently. That event delivered thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, leading to mudslide risks for countless residents.
Tragically, the conditions also caused a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Forecast Ahead
Forecasters predict cooler conditions is expected. The heat were expected to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by Friday night.
Other locales that reached 90°F featured Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to experience the upper eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown LA can anticipate readings in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures on tap for the following week.
