🔗 Share this article Southern California Faces Historic High Temperatures Just Days Following Major Winter Storm. Following a week of torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across areas in the city, LA is now confronting abnormally hot conditions for late February. All-Time High Temperatures By Friday afternoon, the mercury climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, according to the National Weather Service. This exceeds the old record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded in 2025. "Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on NWS maps for the region. Public Health Warnings The weather service cautioned that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations suggested: Drinking plenty of fluids. Reducing outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day. Not leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car. An Extreme Reversal This sharp rise in mercury comes on the heels of a intense storm system that battered the area earlier in the week. That event delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, leading to mudslide risks for millions residents. Sadly, the conditions also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from. Forecast Ahead Forecasters predict a cooldown is expected. Readings were forecast to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by overnight. Several cities that experienced the 90-degree mark were Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to see the high 80s. For the weekend, downtown Los Angeles can anticipate temperatures in the 80s, with a further cooldown expected for the following week.