LA Battles Record-Breaking Heat Only Days After Severe Winter Storm.

Following a week of heavy downpours that resulted in floodwaters across areas in the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with unseasonably hot conditions for the end of February.

All-Time High Temperatures

By Friday afternoon, the temperature climbed to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown Los Angeles, per data from weather officials. This exceeds the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded in 2025.

"Unusually high temperatures" were labeled on forecast graphics for the region.

Safety Alerts

The weather service cautioned that Friday's weather posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice included:

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

A Dramatic Shift

This dramatic increase in mercury arrives just after a intense storm system that struck the state earlier in the week. That storm delivered heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to the mountains, triggering evacuation orders for many residents.

Unfortunately, the storm also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.

Forecast Ahead

Forecasters predict some relief is coming. The heat were forecast to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by late Friday.

Other locales that hit the 90-degree mark included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Meanwhile, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were expected to experience the upper eighties.

Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown Los Angeles can anticipate temperatures in the 80s, with a further cooldown on tap for the start of March.