Los Angeles Battles Unprecedented High Temperatures Only One Week Following Severe Winter Weather.
After enduring significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, LA is now grappling with abnormally hot temperatures for the end of February.
All-Time High Temperatures
On Friday midday, the temperature climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, as reported by the National Weather Service. This breaks the prior high for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded in 2025.
"Very warm conditions" were noted on official graphics for the region.
Public Health Alerts
Forecasters cautioned that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their recommendations suggested:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Reversal
This sharp rise in temperature arrives just after a massive storm system that struck the area earlier in the week. That event delivered thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to higher elevations, triggering mudslide risks for countless residents.
Tragically, the conditions also resulted in a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead a cooldown is coming. The heat were predicted to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in central Los Angeles by overnight.
Several cities that experienced ninety degrees included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to reach the high 80s.
For the weekend, downtown LA can expect temperatures in the 80s, with a further cooldown expected for the following week.