🔗 Share this article Los Angeles Faces Record-Breaking High Temperatures Only One Week After Severe Winter Weather. In the wake of significant rainfall that caused flooding across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now confronting unusually high conditions for the end of February. Record-Shattering Heat During the day Friday, the temperature soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, per data from meteorologists. This exceeds the previous daily record for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded in the previous year. "Unusually high temperatures" were noted on NWS maps for the region. Public Health Alerts The weather service cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance suggested: Keeping well-hydrated. Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day. Not leaving kids or animals unattended in a hot car. A Dramatic Reversal This dramatic increase in mercury comes on the heels of a massive storm system that pummeled the state recently. That system unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, causing mudslide risks for countless residents. Unfortunately, the storm also resulted in a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of. Temperatures Easing The outlook suggests a cooldown is expected. Temperatures were predicted to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by overnight. Several cities that experienced 90°F featured Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Additionally, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to experience the high 80s. Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown Los Angeles can see temperatures in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures on tap for the week ahead.