🔗 Share this article Southern California Battles Unprecedented High Temperatures Just One Week After Major Winter Storm. Following a week of significant rainfall that caused flooding across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now seeing unseasonably warm conditions for this time of year. Record-Shattering Temperatures During the day Friday, the mercury soared to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, per data from weather officials. This exceeds the old record for this date, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded in the previous year. "Exceptionally warm weather" were highlighted on official charts for the region. Public Health Warnings Forecasters issued a warning that Friday's weather posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations included: Keeping well-hydrated. Avoiding outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day. Never leaving children or pets unattended in a car. A Dramatic Reversal This dramatic increase in temperature arrives just after a powerful storm system that battered the region earlier in the week. That event brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to higher elevations, leading to mudslide risks for many residents. Tragically, the storm also triggered a massive avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities. Forecast Ahead Looking ahead some relief is expected. The heat were expected to fall to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by late Friday. Other locales that hit the 90-degree mark featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were forecast to experience the high 80s. For the weekend, downtown Los Angeles can anticipate weather in the eighties, with a further cooldown likely for the start of March.