Southern California Experiences Unprecedented High Temperatures Just One Week Following Major Winter Weather.
Following a week of torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, LA is now confronting abnormally hot temperatures for the end of February.
All-Time High Temperatures
During the day Friday, the temperature reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, per data from weather officials. This exceeds the previous daily record for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in the previous year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were highlighted on NWS graphics for the region.
Public Health Alerts
The weather service stated that Friday's conditions posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their guidance featured:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car.
A Dramatic Reversal
This sudden spike in temperature follows closely after a intense winter storm that battered the state earlier in the week. That event brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, causing mudslide risks for millions residents.
Sadly, the conditions also caused a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Temperatures Easing
Forecasters predict cooler conditions is coming. The heat were expected to fall to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by Friday night.
Other locales that hit 90°F included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were forecast to reach the upper eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central LA can see weather in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures expected for the week ahead.
