Southern California Faces Unprecedented Heat Only One Week After Major Winter Storm.
In the wake of significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with unseasonably high conditions for this time of year.
Record-Setting Heat
By Friday afternoon, the temperature reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, per data from meteorologists. This easily surpasses the previous daily record for this date, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded in 2025.
"Exceptionally warm weather" were highlighted on official charts for the region.
Safety Alerts
The weather service stated that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their advice featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave kids or animals unattended in a hot car.
A Sharp Weather Swing
This sharp rise in temperature arrives just after a intense storm system that battered the region earlier in the week. That event unleashed heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, leading to mudslide risks for many residents.
Tragically, the severe weather also caused a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.
Temperatures Easing
The outlook suggests a cooldown is coming. The heat were expected to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by Friday night.
Additional areas that experienced ninety degrees were Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Additionally, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were projected to reach the high eighties.
For the weekend, downtown LA can anticipate weather in the 80s, with a further cooldown on tap for the week ahead.
