Southern California Experiences Historic High Temperatures Just One Week Following Severe Winter Weather.

In the wake of significant rainfall that led to inundation across sections of the city, LA is now seeing unusually high weather for this time of year.

All-Time High Temperatures

During the day Friday, the mercury climbed to 91°F (33°C) in downtown Los Angeles, per data from the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the old record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was established just last year.

"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on forecast charts for the region.

Public Health Advisories

Forecasters stated that Friday's heat posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations included:

  • Keeping well-hydrated.
  • Reducing outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
  • Not leaving children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.

An Extreme Weather Swing

This sharp rise in temperature arrives just after a massive winter storm that pummeled the region last week. That event brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to higher elevations, causing flash flood warnings for millions residents.

Unfortunately, the severe weather also triggered a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.

Forecast Ahead

The outlook suggests some relief will arrive. Temperatures were predicted to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by Friday night.

Additional areas that hit ninety degrees were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were projected to reach the high 80s.

Over Saturday and Sunday, central LA can see weather in the 80s, with a further cooldown expected for the following week.

Laura Gomez
Laura Gomez

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