🔗 Share this article Los Angeles Faces Historic High Temperatures Just One Week Following Severe Winter Storm. Following a week of significant rainfall that caused flooding across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now grappling with unseasonably high weather for the end of February. All-Time High Heat During the day Friday, the thermometer climbed to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city center, per data from meteorologists. This breaks the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was set in the previous year. "Very warm conditions" were highlighted on NWS graphics for the region. Safety Warnings Forecasters stated that Friday's conditions posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance suggested: Staying hydrated. Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day. Ensuring you do not leave kids or animals unattended in a parked vehicle. A Sharp Shift This sharp rise in heat arrives just after a massive winter storm that pummeled the region last week. That event unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, leading to evacuation orders for countless residents. Unfortunately, the severe weather also caused a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of. Weekend Outlook Forecasters predict some relief is coming. The heat were predicted to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in downtown LA by late Friday. Several cities that reached ninety degrees featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Elsewhere, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to see the high 80s. For the weekend, downtown Los Angeles can expect readings in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the following week.