LA Faces Historic High Temperatures Only One Week Following Severe Winter Weather.

In the wake of heavy downpours that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with unusually warm weather for this time of year.

Record-Setting Temperatures

By Friday afternoon, the thermometer reached ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, per data from weather officials. This breaks the prior high for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in the previous year.

"Exceptionally warm weather" were noted on forecast maps for the region.

Safety Advisories

The weather service issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice featured:

  • Drinking plenty of fluids.
  • Reducing outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
  • Ensuring you do not leave anyone unattended in a parked vehicle.

An Extreme Weather Swing

This sudden spike in heat follows closely after a massive storm system that pummeled the state last week. That storm unleashed heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, leading to flash flood warnings for countless residents.

Unfortunately, the conditions also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.

Weekend Outlook

Looking ahead some relief is coming. Readings were predicted to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown LA by overnight.

Additional areas that experienced 90°F featured Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were expected to reach the upper eighties.

For the weekend, downtown LA can see readings in the eighties, with cooler weather expected for the start of March.

Shane Waters
Shane Waters

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