Southern California Experiences Historic High Temperatures Only One Week Following Severe Winter Weather.
Following a week of significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, LA is now seeing unusually hot temperatures for the end of February.
All-Time High Temperatures
On Friday midday, the temperature soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, according to weather officials. This exceeds the previous daily record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded in 2025.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on forecast charts for the region.
Safety Advisories
The weather service issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance featured:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
A Sharp Reversal
This sudden spike in temperature arrives just after a massive winter storm that battered the region earlier in the week. That event brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to mountainous regions, triggering flash flood warnings for countless residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Forecast Ahead
Forecasters predict a cooldown is coming. Temperatures were forecast to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by overnight.
Other locales that experienced ninety degrees were Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to reach the high 80s.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central Los Angeles can anticipate temperatures in the 80s, with cooler weather on tap for the start of March.
