After enduring torrential rains that caused flooding across areas in the city, LA is now seeing unusually hot temperatures for the end of February.
Record-Shattering Temperatures
During the day Friday, the mercury climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, per data from the National Weather Service. This exceeds the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was established in 2025.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were highlighted on NWS graphics for the region.
Safety Advisories
Authorities stated that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Weather Swing
This sudden spike in mercury arrives just after a intense winter storm that struck the state last week. That event brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, causing flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also caused a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead cooler conditions is coming. The heat were expected to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in downtown LA by Friday night.
Additional areas that hit 90°F featured Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to experience the high eighties.
For the weekend, downtown Los Angeles can expect temperatures in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the start of March.
