🔗 Share this article Southern California Faces Historic High Temperatures Just One Week Following Major Winter Storm. Following a week of significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across sections of the city, LA is now grappling with unseasonably high conditions for this time of year. All-Time High Heat During the day Friday, the temperature climbed to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, as reported by meteorologists. This easily surpasses the prior high for February 27th, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set in the previous year. "Unusually high temperatures" were labeled on NWS graphics for the region. Safety Advisories Authorities stated that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance included: Drinking plenty of fluids. Avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day. Ensuring you do not leave anyone unattended in a car. A Dramatic Weather Swing This sudden spike in temperature arrives just after a massive storm system that battered the area last week. That system brought heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, triggering evacuation orders for countless residents. Unfortunately, the storm also resulted in a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from. Weekend Outlook Forecasters predict cooler conditions is expected. Temperatures were expected to drop to around 61°F (16°C) in downtown LA by Friday night. Several cities that reached the 90-degree mark were Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to experience the high eighties. Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown Los Angeles can anticipate weather in the 80s, with cooler weather likely for the following week.