LA Faces Record-Breaking High Temperatures Only One Week After Severe Winter Weather.

Following a week of torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now confronting unseasonably hot temperatures for the end of February.

All-Time High Heat

During the day Friday, the temperature climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, as reported by meteorologists. This exceeds the previous daily record for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded in 2025.

"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on forecast graphics for the region.

Safety Alerts

Authorities cautioned that Friday's heat posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their recommendations suggested:

• Staying hydrated.
• Reducing outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
• Never leaving anyone unattended in a hot car.

A Dramatic Reversal

This dramatic increase in temperature comes on the heels of a intense storm system that pummeled the area last week. That storm delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to mountainous regions, triggering mudslide risks for countless residents.

Unfortunately, the conditions also caused a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.

Weekend Outlook

The outlook suggests some relief is expected. Readings were expected to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown LA by Friday night.

Other locales that reached 90°F featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were forecast to reach the high eighties.

Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown LA can anticipate weather in the eighties, with cooler weather on tap for the start of March.