Southern California Battles Historic Heat Just One Week Following Major Winter Storm.
Following a week of torrential rains that caused flooding across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now confronting abnormally warm temperatures for this time of year.
Record-Setting Temperatures
By Friday afternoon, the temperature soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, according to meteorologists. This exceeds the previous daily record for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set in 2025.
"Unusually high temperatures" were labeled on forecast charts for the region.
Safety Advisories
Authorities issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave children or pets unattended in a hot car.
A Dramatic Reversal
This sharp rise in temperature follows closely after a massive storm system that pummeled the state earlier in the week. That storm delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to mountainous regions, triggering evacuation orders for millions residents.
Sadly, the severe weather also resulted in a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests some relief will arrive. The heat were predicted to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by late Friday.
Additional areas that reached the 90-degree mark included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to see the upper eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central LA can expect weather in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the start of March.
