Los Angeles Experiences Record-Breaking High Temperatures Only Days Following Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring heavy downpours that caused flooding across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now confronting unusually warm weather for the end of February.
All-Time High Readings
By Friday afternoon, the thermometer climbed to 91°F (33°C) in downtown Los Angeles, per data from the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the old record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set in the previous year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were highlighted on forecast charts for the region.
Public Health Advisories
The weather service issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations suggested:
- Staying hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a car.
A Sharp Weather Swing
This sharp rise in heat arrives just after a massive storm system that battered the area earlier in the week. That event delivered thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to higher elevations, leading to evacuation orders for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also resulted in a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Weekend Outlook
The outlook suggests cooler conditions is coming. The heat were forecast to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown LA by overnight.
Several cities that experienced ninety degrees included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were expected to experience the upper eighties.
For the weekend, downtown Los Angeles can see weather in the eighties, with cooler weather likely for the following week.
