🔗 Share this article Southern California Battles Historic Heat Only One Week After Major Winter Weather. In the wake of torrential rains that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, LA is now grappling with unseasonably warm temperatures for this time of year. Record-Setting Heat By Friday afternoon, the thermometer reached 91°F (33°C) in downtown Los Angeles, per data from the National Weather Service. This easily surpasses the old record for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded in the previous year. "Very warm conditions" were noted on NWS charts for the region. Safety Advisories Authorities cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice included: Staying hydrated. Reducing outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day. Not leaving children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle. A Sharp Weather Swing This dramatic increase in temperature comes on the heels of a powerful winter storm that pummeled the state recently. That event brought heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to the mountains, leading to mudslide risks for millions residents. Unfortunately, the storm also resulted in a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of. Weekend Outlook The outlook suggests some relief is coming. Readings were predicted to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by late Friday. Additional areas that reached the 90-degree mark included Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Elsewhere, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were forecast to experience the upper eighties. In the coming days, downtown LA can see readings in the eighties, with a further cooldown likely for the week ahead.