After enduring heavy downpours that led to inundation across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now confronting abnormally warm temperatures for late February.
Record-Setting Temperatures
On Friday midday, the thermometer soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city center, per data from weather officials. This breaks the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in 2025.
"Unusually high temperatures" were labeled on forecast charts for the region.
Safety Warnings
The weather service stated that Friday's weather posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for those at risk. Their recommendations featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a hot car.
A Dramatic Weather Swing
This sharp rise in mercury comes on the heels of a powerful winter storm that pummeled the area last week. That event delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to mountainous regions, leading to flash flood warnings for countless residents.
Tragically, the severe weather also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests some relief is coming. Temperatures were forecast to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in central Los Angeles by overnight.
Several cities that reached 90°F were Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were expected to reach the high 80s.
In the coming days, central Los Angeles can anticipate temperatures in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the week ahead.
