LA Battles Historic Heat Only One Week Following Major Winter Storm.
Following a week of significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across areas in the city, the City of Angels is now confronting abnormally high temperatures for this time of year.
Record-Setting Heat
On Friday midday, the thermometer reached 91°F (33°C) in central LA, as reported by the National Weather Service. This breaks the prior high for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was recorded in 2025.
"Unusually high temperatures" were labeled on NWS charts for the region.
Safety Warnings
Authorities cautioned that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for those at risk. Their recommendations included:
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Limiting outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
- Ensuring you do not leave children or pets unattended in a car.
An Extreme Shift
This sudden spike in mercury comes on the heels of a powerful storm system that pummeled the state earlier in the week. That system brought thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy snow to mountainous regions, causing mudslide risks for many residents.
Unfortunately, the storm also caused a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests some relief is expected. The heat were predicted to decrease to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in the city by Friday night.
Other locales that experienced 90°F featured Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Elsewhere, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were forecast to see the high eighties.
For the weekend, central Los Angeles can see temperatures in the 80s, with a further cooldown expected for the week ahead.
