LA Battles Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just One Week After Severe Winter Weather.
Following a week of heavy downpours that caused flooding across parts of the city, LA is now confronting abnormally high conditions for the end of February.
All-Time High Heat
During the day Friday, the thermometer soared to 91°F (33°C) in central LA, per data from the National Weather Service. This exceeds the previous daily record for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was established in 2025.
"Very warm conditions" were labeled on official charts for the region.
Safety Warnings
The weather service stated that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their guidance included:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a car.
An Extreme Weather Swing
This sudden spike in mercury follows closely after a massive winter storm that battered the area earlier in the week. That storm brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, leading to flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Tragically, the storm also resulted in a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Weekend Outlook
Forecasters predict a cooldown is expected. Temperatures were predicted to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in the city by overnight.
Several cities that experienced the 90-degree mark were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were projected to experience the high eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central LA can see weather in the eighties, with a further cooldown expected for the following week.
