LA Faces Unprecedented High Temperatures Only One Week After Major Winter Weather.
After enduring heavy downpours that led to inundation across areas in the city, LA is now confronting unusually warm temperatures for the end of February.
All-Time High Heat
By Friday afternoon, the temperature reached ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown Los Angeles, according to weather officials. This breaks the previous daily record for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded in the previous year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on NWS maps for the region.
Safety Advisories
Forecasters stated that Friday's weather posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for those at risk. Their recommendations featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a car.
A Dramatic Weather Swing
This sudden spike in heat arrives just after a massive winter storm that battered the state recently. That event unleashed heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to mountainous regions, leading to mudslide risks for many residents.
Sadly, the storm also resulted in a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Temperatures Easing
Looking ahead a cooldown is expected. Temperatures were expected to drop to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in the city by late Friday.
Additional areas that hit ninety degrees included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were forecast to see the high eighties.
In the coming days, downtown Los Angeles can anticipate temperatures in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the start of March.
