LA Experiences Record-Breaking Heat Only Days After Severe Winter Weather.
Following a week of significant rainfall that led to inundation across sections of the city, LA is now grappling with unusually high weather for this time of year.
All-Time High Temperatures
By Friday afternoon, the mercury climbed to 91°F (33°C) in central LA, per data from the National Weather Service. This breaks the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded in the previous year.
"Very warm conditions" were labeled on NWS charts for the region.
Safety Advisories
The weather service issued a warning that Friday's conditions posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations suggested:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Weather Swing
This sudden spike in temperature arrives just after a massive storm system that pummeled the region earlier in the week. That system brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, triggering mudslide risks for countless residents.
Tragically, the storm also caused a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Forecast Ahead
Forecasters predict a cooldown is coming. Temperatures were expected to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by overnight.
Additional areas that hit ninety degrees featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were expected to experience the upper eighties.
In the coming days, downtown LA can see temperatures in the eighties, with cooler weather on tap for the start of March.
