LA Faces Historic High Temperatures Only Days Following Major Winter Storm.
After enduring torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, LA is now confronting abnormally warm temperatures for the end of February.
Record-Setting Temperatures
During the day Friday, the temperature reached 91°F (33°C) in downtown Los Angeles, per data from the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the prior high for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set in the previous year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were labeled on official maps for the region.
Safety Advisories
Forecasters stated that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
A Sharp Reversal
This sharp rise in heat arrives just after a powerful winter storm that struck the area recently. That event delivered thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, triggering mudslide risks for millions residents.
Sadly, the storm also caused a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Weekend Outlook
The outlook suggests a cooldown will arrive. Readings were predicted to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by Friday night.
Other locales that reached 90°F were Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were forecast to reach the high 80s.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown Los Angeles can anticipate readings in the eighties, with cooler weather on tap for the following week.
