Southern California Faces Historic Heat Just Days Following Major Winter Storm.
After enduring heavy downpours that led to inundation across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with abnormally warm temperatures for this time of year.
Record-Setting Temperatures
During the day Friday, the mercury soared to 91°F (33°C) in central LA, according to weather officials. This breaks the prior high for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was established just last year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on official charts for the region.
Public Health Alerts
The weather service stated that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their recommendations included:
- Keeping well-hydrated.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave anyone unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Sharp Reversal
This sharp rise in temperature follows closely after a powerful winter storm that battered the region last week. That event delivered thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, causing evacuation orders for many residents.
Unfortunately, the conditions also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests some relief is expected. Temperatures were expected to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by late Friday.
Other locales that reached 90°F included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were projected to reach the high 80s.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central LA can anticipate temperatures in the eighties, with cooler weather likely for the start of March.
