LA Battles Historic Heat Only Days After Major Winter Weather.
In the wake of torrential rains that led to inundation across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with unusually warm weather for late February.
Record-Shattering Readings
On Friday midday, the temperature reached 91°F (33°C) in downtown Los Angeles, as reported by the National Weather Service. This breaks the old record for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was established just last year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on NWS maps for the region.
Safety Advisories
The weather service cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their guidance included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Sharp Reversal
This sudden spike in temperature follows closely after a massive winter storm that battered the area recently. That storm delivered thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, triggering mudslide risks for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also caused a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
Forecasters predict a cooldown will arrive. Temperatures were predicted to drop to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by Friday night.
Several cities that hit ninety degrees included Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were expected to see the high eighties.
In the coming days, central Los Angeles can see readings in the eighties, with cooler weather likely for the following week.
