After enduring heavy downpours that led to inundation across areas in the city, LA is now confronting unseasonably high weather for late February.
All-Time High Readings
By Friday afternoon, the temperature soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, as reported by weather officials. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was established in the previous year.
"Very warm conditions" were highlighted on NWS maps for the region.
Public Health Advisories
The weather service cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations featured:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a car.
An Extreme Weather Swing
This sharp rise in temperature arrives just after a powerful winter storm that battered the state recently. That storm unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, triggering mudslide risks for many residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also triggered a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Weekend Outlook
Forecasters predict some relief will arrive. Temperatures were predicted to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in the city by overnight.
Additional areas that reached 90°F were Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to see the high eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown LA can see temperatures in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures expected for the week ahead.
