LA Experiences Historic Heat Only One Week Following Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across areas in the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with unseasonably warm conditions for the end of February.
Record-Setting Heat
By Friday afternoon, the temperature reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, per data from weather officials. This easily surpasses the prior high for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on forecast graphics for the region.
Safety Warnings
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave anyone unattended in a car.
An Extreme Reversal
This dramatic increase in heat arrives just after a massive storm system that pummeled the region last week. That system brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, leading to flash flood warnings for millions residents.
Sadly, the conditions also resulted in a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
Forecasters predict cooler conditions is expected. Temperatures were expected to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in downtown LA by late Friday.
Several cities that experienced 90°F were Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to experience the high eighties.
In the coming days, downtown LA can expect weather in the 80s, with cooler weather on tap for the week ahead.
