Los Angeles Experiences Unprecedented Heat Just One Week Following Severe Winter Weather.

In the wake of significant rainfall that led to inundation across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now confronting unseasonably hot temperatures for the end of February.

Record-Shattering Temperatures

On Friday midday, the temperature soared to 91°F (33°C) in central LA, per data from the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the old record for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set in 2025.

"Very warm conditions" were labeled on NWS charts for the region.

Safety Warnings

The weather service issued a warning that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice suggested:

• Drinking plenty of fluids.
• Limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
• Ensuring you do not leave children or pets unattended in a hot car.

A Dramatic Weather Swing

This sharp rise in temperature comes on the heels of a powerful storm system that struck the area recently. That event delivered heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, triggering evacuation orders for countless residents.

Unfortunately, the severe weather also resulted in a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.

Forecast Ahead

Forecasters predict cooler conditions is coming. Readings were expected to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by overnight.

Several cities that hit 90°F featured Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to see the upper eighties.

For the weekend, downtown LA can anticipate readings in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the start of March.