Los Angeles Battles Record-Breaking High Temperatures Only One Week Following Major Winter Storm.
After enduring torrential rains that caused flooding across parts of the city, the City of Angels is now confronting unusually warm temperatures for the end of February.
Record-Setting Temperatures
During the day Friday, the temperature soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, per data from meteorologists. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded in the previous year.
"Very warm conditions" were labeled on official graphics for the region.
Safety Warnings
The weather service issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their guidance suggested:
- Staying hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Not leaving anyone unattended in a car.
An Extreme Weather Swing
This sudden spike in temperature comes on the heels of a massive winter storm that pummeled the area earlier in the week. That event unleashed heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to the mountains, triggering mudslide risks for many residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Temperatures Easing
Forecasters predict cooler conditions is expected. The heat were predicted to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown LA by Friday night.
Several cities that hit the 90-degree mark included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to see the upper eighties.
For the weekend, downtown LA can see weather in the eighties, with cooler weather expected for the following week.
