Los Angeles Experiences Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just One Week Following Major Winter Storm.
After enduring heavy downpours that led to inundation across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now confronting unusually high weather for the end of February.
All-Time High Heat
During the day Friday, the thermometer climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, per data from meteorologists. This exceeds the old record for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set just last year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on forecast maps for the region.
Safety Warnings
Authorities cautioned that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice suggested:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car.
An Extreme Shift
This dramatic increase in temperature comes on the heels of a massive storm system that battered the state recently. That system delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to mountainous regions, leading to evacuation orders for many residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also triggered a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Forecast Ahead
Forecasters predict cooler conditions is coming. Temperatures were expected to fall to around 61°F (16°C) in central Los Angeles by Friday night.
Additional areas that reached ninety degrees were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were projected to see the upper eighties.
In the coming days, downtown Los Angeles can see weather in the eighties, with a further cooldown on tap for the start of March.
