🔗 Share this article LA Experiences Unprecedented High Temperatures Just One Week After Severe Winter Weather. Following a week of significant rainfall that led to inundation across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now confronting unusually high conditions for the end of February. All-Time High Temperatures By Friday afternoon, the thermometer soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, as reported by meteorologists. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set in the previous year. "Very warm conditions" were noted on forecast charts for the region. Safety Warnings Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's conditions posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their guidance included: Staying hydrated. Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day. Not leaving anyone unattended in a hot car. A Sharp Shift This sudden spike in temperature arrives just after a massive storm system that struck the state last week. That event brought heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to mountainous regions, triggering flash flood warnings for many residents. Sadly, the severe weather also resulted in a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from. Weekend Outlook Forecasters predict a cooldown will arrive. Temperatures were expected to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in central Los Angeles by Friday night. Several cities that hit 90°F included Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Meanwhile, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were forecast to reach the upper eighties. Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown LA can see readings in the 80s, with a further cooldown expected for the following week.