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After enduring torrential rains that led to inundation across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with unseasonably high weather for the end of February.

Record-Setting Heat

By Friday afternoon, the temperature soared to 91°F (33°C) in downtown Los Angeles, according to the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the old record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was established in 2025.

"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on forecast charts for the region.

Public Health Warnings

The weather service issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their guidance included:

• Staying hydrated.
• Avoiding outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
• Not leaving children or pets unattended in a hot car.

An Extreme Reversal

This dramatic increase in temperature comes on the heels of a massive winter storm that struck the area earlier in the week. That storm unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, causing flash flood warnings for many residents.

Tragically, the conditions also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.

Weekend Outlook

The outlook suggests cooler conditions is coming. The heat were forecast to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in the city by late Friday.

Several cities that hit 90°F were Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Elsewhere, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were expected to experience the high 80s.

Over Saturday and Sunday, central Los Angeles can expect weather in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the following week.