Southern California Faces Historic Heat Just Days After Major Winter Weather.
In the wake of significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, LA is now grappling with unseasonably warm weather for late February.
Record-Setting Heat
By Friday afternoon, the temperature soared to 91°F (33°C) in central LA, according to weather officials. This easily surpasses the old record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was established in 2025.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on forecast maps for the region.
Public Health Warnings
The weather service stated that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance featured:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car.
A Dramatic Weather Swing
This sharp rise in heat arrives just after a intense storm system that battered the state earlier in the week. That system brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, triggering evacuation orders for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also caused a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Forecast Ahead
Forecasters predict cooler conditions is expected. Temperatures were expected to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in downtown LA by late Friday.
Other locales that hit ninety degrees were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to see the upper eighties.
For the weekend, downtown LA can see weather in the eighties, with cooler weather expected for the following week.