🔗 Share this article Southern California Battles Historic High Temperatures Only Days After Major Winter Weather. After enduring heavy downpours that led to inundation across areas in the city, LA is now grappling with unseasonably high weather for the end of February. All-Time High Readings By Friday afternoon, the thermometer reached ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city center, per data from meteorologists. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded in 2025. "Unusually high temperatures" were noted on NWS graphics for the region. Public Health Alerts Authorities stated that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance included: Staying hydrated. Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day. Ensuring you do not leave children or pets unattended in a car. A Sharp Shift This dramatic increase in heat follows closely after a massive winter storm that pummeled the region recently. That event unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, triggering evacuation orders for many residents. Unfortunately, the severe weather also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities. Forecast Ahead The outlook suggests some relief is expected. The heat were expected to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by Friday night. Several cities that hit ninety degrees were Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Additionally, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to reach the upper eighties. Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown Los Angeles can see readings in the eighties, with cooler weather likely for the week ahead.