Los Angeles Battles Historic High Temperatures Only One Week Following Major Winter Weather.
After enduring significant rainfall that caused flooding across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now seeing abnormally hot weather for this time of year.
Record-Shattering Heat
During the day Friday, the thermometer soared to 91°F (33°C) in central LA, according to meteorologists. This easily surpasses the old record for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded in 2025.
"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on official charts for the region.
Safety Warnings
The weather service issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their advice featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
- Never leaving anyone unattended in a car.
A Dramatic Shift
This dramatic increase in heat arrives just after a massive storm system that battered the area last week. That storm unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to mountainous regions, triggering mudslide risks for millions residents.
Unfortunately, the severe weather also caused a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Temperatures Easing
Forecasters predict cooler conditions is expected. Temperatures were predicted to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in downtown LA by Friday night.
Other locales that reached the 90-degree mark were Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Westwood were expected to see the upper eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown Los Angeles can anticipate weather in the 80s, with cooler weather on tap for the following week.
