LA Faces Historic High Temperatures Just Days Following Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring significant rainfall that led to inundation across areas in the city, LA is now grappling with abnormally high weather for this time of year.
Record-Shattering Heat
During the day Friday, the temperature climbed to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, per data from the National Weather Service. This exceeds the prior high for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in the previous year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on forecast charts for the region.
Public Health Advisories
The weather service cautioned that Friday's weather posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving children or pets unattended in a car.
A Dramatic Reversal
This sharp rise in temperature follows closely after a powerful storm system that struck the region last week. That system brought heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to mountainous regions, triggering mudslide risks for countless residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also caused a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests some relief is coming. Temperatures were forecast to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by Friday night.
Several cities that reached 90°F featured Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were forecast to reach the high 80s.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central LA can expect readings in the 80s, with cooler weather on tap for the start of March.
