Following a week of heavy downpours that resulted in floodwaters across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now confronting unusually hot conditions for this time of year.
On Friday midday, the mercury reached 91°F (33°C) in the city center, according to the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the old record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set in 2025.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on NWS charts for the region.
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for those at risk. Their advice featured:
This sharp rise in mercury arrives just after a intense storm system that struck the area earlier in the week. That event unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, triggering evacuation orders for countless residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also triggered a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Looking ahead some relief is expected. Temperatures were predicted to drop to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in downtown LA by late Friday.
Additional areas that experienced 90°F included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were forecast to reach the upper eighties.
In the coming days, downtown Los Angeles can anticipate temperatures in the 80s, with a further cooldown on tap for the week ahead.