Los Angeles Experiences Historic High Temperatures Only Days Following Major Winter Weather.
After enduring torrential rains that led to inundation across areas in the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with abnormally hot conditions for late February.
Record-Shattering Heat
On Friday midday, the thermometer soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in downtown Los Angeles, as reported by meteorologists. This exceeds the prior high for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was established just last year.
"Unusually high temperatures" were noted on forecast charts for the region.
Public Health Warnings
The weather service cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their recommendations included:
- Staying hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave kids or animals unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Dramatic Reversal
This dramatic increase in temperature arrives just after a powerful storm system that pummeled the state earlier in the week. That system unleashed thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to the mountains, leading to mudslide risks for millions residents.
Sadly, the storm also triggered a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead a cooldown is coming. Readings were predicted to fall to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by overnight.
Additional areas that hit the 90-degree mark featured Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were expected to reach the high eighties.
For the weekend, central Los Angeles can anticipate weather in the eighties, with cooler weather expected for the start of March.
