Southern California Experiences Historic High Temperatures Just One Week After Major Winter Storm.
Following a week of significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, LA is now grappling with abnormally high conditions for late February.
Record-Shattering Temperatures
During the day Friday, the temperature soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city center, per data from weather officials. This breaks the prior high for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was established just last year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on official graphics 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.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving anyone unattended in a parked vehicle.
An Extreme Shift
This sudden spike in temperature follows closely after a powerful winter storm that pummeled the state recently. That storm unleashed heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to mountainous regions, triggering evacuation orders for millions residents.
Sadly, the conditions also caused a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Weekend Outlook
Looking ahead cooler conditions is expected. Temperatures were expected to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by late Friday.
Additional areas that experienced ninety degrees featured Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were projected to reach the high eighties.
For the weekend, central LA can see weather in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures expected for the start of March.
