🔗 Share this article Los Angeles Experiences Unprecedented Heat Just Days Following Major Winter Storm. After enduring significant rainfall that caused flooding across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now seeing abnormally hot weather for late February. Record-Setting Readings During the day Friday, the mercury soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, according to weather officials. This exceeds the old record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was established in 2025. "Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on forecast maps for the region. Safety Alerts Forecasters stated that Friday's conditions posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their recommendations suggested: Drinking plenty of fluids. Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day. Not leaving children or pets unattended in a car. An Extreme Shift This sharp rise in mercury comes on the heels of a intense winter storm that pummeled the area last week. That storm unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to higher elevations, leading to evacuation orders for countless residents. Unfortunately, the conditions also caused a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities. Weekend Outlook Forecasters predict cooler conditions is coming. Temperatures were predicted to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by late Friday. Other locales that experienced the 90-degree mark were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Meanwhile, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to experience the high eighties. In the coming days, downtown LA can expect weather in the 80s, with cooler weather on tap for the week ahead.