Southern California Faces Unprecedented High Temperatures Just One Week Following Major Winter Storm.
After enduring torrential rains that caused flooding across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now confronting unseasonably hot conditions for the end of February.
All-Time High Temperatures
By Friday afternoon, the thermometer reached ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, per data from meteorologists. This breaks the prior high for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set just last year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on forecast graphics for the region.
Public Health Warnings
Forecasters cautioned that Friday's heat posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance suggested:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave anyone unattended in a car.
An Extreme Shift
This dramatic increase in temperature follows closely after a massive storm system that pummeled the state earlier in the week. That storm delivered heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, triggering flash flood warnings for many residents.
Tragically, the conditions also triggered a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead a cooldown is coming. Readings were forecast to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by late Friday.
Additional areas that hit 90°F featured Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to reach the high eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown LA can expect readings in the 80s, with a further cooldown on tap for the following week.
