Los Angeles Faces Historic High Temperatures Just One Week After Major Winter Storm.
In the wake of significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with unusually high weather for this time of year.
Record-Shattering Heat
On Friday midday, the thermometer climbed to 91°F (33°C) in downtown Los Angeles, per data from weather officials. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded in 2025.
"Very warm conditions" were labeled on NWS graphics for the region.
Safety Warnings
Authorities issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their advice featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Never leaving children or pets unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Sharp Shift
This sudden spike in mercury comes on the heels of a massive winter storm that struck the state earlier in the week. That event brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, triggering flash flood warnings for countless residents.
Sadly, the conditions also caused a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of.
Forecast Ahead
Looking ahead some relief will arrive. Readings were expected to decrease to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in downtown LA by late Friday.
Other locales that hit the 90-degree mark included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to see the high eighties.
For the weekend, central Los Angeles can see readings in the eighties, with cooler weather expected for the following week.
