Following a week of heavy downpours that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with abnormally high weather for the end of February.
Record-Shattering Heat
By Friday afternoon, the mercury soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown Los Angeles, according to meteorologists. This easily surpasses the old record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded in 2025.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on official charts for the region.
Safety Alerts
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations suggested:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
A Sharp Reversal
This sharp rise in mercury comes on the heels of a powerful storm system that struck the region last week. That system unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, causing mudslide risks for many residents.
Unfortunately, the severe weather also resulted in a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Weekend Outlook
Looking ahead cooler conditions is coming. Readings were predicted to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown LA by Friday night.
Additional areas that hit ninety degrees included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to see the high eighties.
For the weekend, downtown Los Angeles can expect readings in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures on tap for the week ahead.
