Southern California Experiences Historic Heat Just One Week Following Severe Winter Storm.
Following a week of heavy downpours that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, LA is now grappling with unseasonably hot temperatures for late February.
Record-Setting Heat
By Friday afternoon, the mercury soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city center, as reported by meteorologists. This exceeds the prior high for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded just last year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on forecast maps for the region.
Public Health Advisories
The weather service issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a parked vehicle.
An Extreme Reversal
This sharp rise in mercury arrives just after a powerful storm system that battered the area last week. That event delivered thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to higher elevations, causing evacuation orders for many residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also caused a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead cooler conditions will arrive. Temperatures were forecast to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by Friday night.
Additional areas that hit the 90-degree mark were Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were projected to see the high eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central Los Angeles can see temperatures in the 80s, with a further cooldown expected for the week ahead.
