🔗 Share this article Southern California Battles Historic High Temperatures Only One Week After Major Winter Weather. Following a week of significant rainfall that caused flooding across areas in the city, Los Angeles is now seeing abnormally warm weather for late February. Record-Shattering Readings By Friday afternoon, the thermometer soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, per data from weather officials. This exceeds the previous daily record for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set in 2025. "Exceptionally warm weather" were highlighted on forecast maps for the region. Public Health Warnings The weather service stated that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice suggested: Keeping well-hydrated. Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day. Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a car. A Dramatic Weather Swing This sudden spike in temperature follows closely after a intense storm system that struck the area last week. That storm unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, triggering flash flood warnings for many residents. Tragically, the severe weather also resulted in a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities. Weekend Outlook Forecasters predict a cooldown is expected. Readings were expected to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in downtown LA by Friday night. Other locales that experienced the 90-degree mark were Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to see the high eighties. Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown LA can see weather in the 80s, with cooler weather expected for the following week.