In the wake of significant rainfall that led to inundation across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with unseasonably high conditions for this time of year.
All-Time High Readings
By Friday afternoon, the temperature reached ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown Los Angeles, as reported by weather officials. This breaks the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was established in the previous year.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on forecast graphics for the region.
Safety Advisories
Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice included:
- Staying hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Not leaving children or pets unattended in a car.
An Extreme Reversal
This sharp rise in mercury arrives just after a intense storm system that struck the state last week. That storm delivered high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, leading to evacuation orders for countless residents.
Tragically, the storm also resulted in a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead a cooldown will arrive. Readings were expected to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in downtown LA by late Friday.
Additional areas that reached the 90-degree mark were Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Meanwhile, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were forecast to reach the high eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown Los Angeles can see temperatures in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures on tap for the start of March.
