Los Angeles Faces Historic High Temperatures Just One Week After Major Winter Storm.

Following a week of significant rainfall that caused flooding across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with unusually warm conditions for the end of February.

Record-Shattering Heat

During the day Friday, the mercury climbed to 91°F (33°C) in the city center, per data from weather officials. This breaks the prior high for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was established in 2025.

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

Safety Warnings

Forecasters cautioned that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their advice included:

• Staying hydrated.
• Reducing outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
• Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a car.

A Dramatic Weather Swing

This sudden spike in temperature follows closely after a intense winter storm that battered the state earlier in the week. That system unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, leading to flash flood warnings for millions residents.

Sadly, the severe weather also caused a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.

Weekend Outlook

The outlook suggests a cooldown is expected. Temperatures were predicted to drop to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in the city by Friday night.

Several cities that reached the 90-degree mark included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to see the high eighties.

For the weekend, central Los Angeles can see temperatures in the eighties, with a further cooldown expected for the week ahead.