🔗 Share this article Los Angeles Faces Unprecedented Heat Just Days Following Major Winter Storm. In the wake of significant rainfall that led to inundation across areas in the city, Los Angeles is now grappling with abnormally high temperatures for this time of year. Record-Shattering Readings During the day Friday, the temperature reached 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, according to meteorologists. This easily surpasses the old record for February 27th, which was 88°F (31°C) and was recorded in the previous year. "Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on official graphics for the region. Public Health Warnings The weather service issued a warning that Friday's heat posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations featured: Drinking plenty of fluids. Reducing outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day. Not leaving kids or animals unattended in a car. A Dramatic Weather Swing This dramatic increase in heat comes on the heels of a intense winter storm that battered the area last week. That storm delivered heavy snow, strong winds, and thunderstorms to higher elevations, triggering evacuation orders for many residents. Tragically, the storm also triggered a large avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which claimed the lives of. Forecast Ahead Looking ahead a cooldown is coming. The heat were expected to fall to around 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) in central Los Angeles by Friday night. Several cities that experienced 90°F were Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were expected to experience the upper eighties. In the coming days, central Los Angeles can expect temperatures in the 80s, with a further cooldown likely for the start of March.