Southern California Faces Record-Breaking Heat Only Days Following Major Winter Weather.

In the wake of significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with unusually warm conditions for the end of February.

Record-Setting Temperatures

On Friday midday, the temperature climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, per data from weather officials. This exceeds the old record for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set just last year.

"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on NWS charts for the region.

Safety Advisories

Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's conditions posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice included:

  • Staying hydrated.
  • Avoiding outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
  • Ensuring you do not leave anyone unattended in a parked vehicle.

An Extreme Reversal

This sharp rise in heat arrives just after a powerful winter storm that struck the area recently. That storm brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, leading to evacuation orders for countless residents.

Sadly, the storm also resulted in a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.

Weekend Outlook

Forecasters predict some relief will arrive. The heat were expected to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in the city by overnight.

Additional areas that reached the 90-degree mark were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were forecast to see the upper eighties.

Over Saturday and Sunday, central LA can see weather in the eighties, with cooler weather likely for the start of March.

Dwayne Bailey
Dwayne Bailey

An avid hiker and Venice local with over 10 years of experience leading trekking tours through the city's less-traveled paths.