LA Battles Historic High Temperatures Only Days After Major Winter Storm.

Following a week of significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now seeing abnormally high conditions for the end of February.

Record-Shattering Readings

By Friday afternoon, the mercury reached 91°F (33°C) in downtown Los Angeles, as reported by weather officials. This breaks the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set in the previous year.

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

Safety Alerts

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

• Staying hydrated.
• Avoiding outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
• Ensuring you do not leave anyone unattended in a car.

An Extreme Reversal

This sharp rise in mercury arrives just after a massive storm system that struck the region last week. That system brought heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, causing mudslide risks for millions residents.

Sadly, the storm also triggered a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.

Temperatures Easing

Forecasters predict some relief is expected. Temperatures were expected to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by late Friday.

Other locales that hit 90°F featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to reach the upper eighties.

In the coming days, central Los Angeles can see temperatures in the 80s, with cooler weather on tap for the following week.