LA Experiences Record-Breaking Heat Just Days After Major Winter Weather.

In the wake of significant rainfall that led to inundation across areas in the city, Los Angeles is now seeing abnormally high conditions for late February.

Record-Shattering Readings

On Friday midday, the mercury reached 91°F (33°C) in downtown Los Angeles, per data from the National Weather Service. This breaks the prior high for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was set just last year.

"Exceptionally warm weather" were highlighted on NWS graphics for the region.

Safety Warnings

Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for people sensitive to heat. Their guidance included:

• Drinking plenty of fluids.
• Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day.
• Not leaving anyone unattended in a hot car.

A Dramatic Shift

This dramatic increase in heat arrives just after a powerful storm system that pummeled the region recently. That system unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, causing mudslide risks for many residents.

Unfortunately, the storm also resulted in a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.

Weekend Outlook

Looking ahead cooler conditions is expected. Temperatures were expected to drop to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in the city by Friday night.

Other locales that reached the 90-degree mark featured Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were projected to see the high 80s.

In the coming days, central Los Angeles can see readings in the 80s, with a further cooldown likely for the week ahead.