Southern California Faces Historic High Temperatures Only One Week After Severe Winter Storm.

Following a week of heavy downpours that led to inundation across sections of the city, the City of Angels is now seeing unseasonably warm temperatures for this time of year.

Record-Shattering Readings

During the day Friday, the mercury soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in the city center, as reported by weather officials. This exceeds the prior high for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded in the previous year.

"Unusually high temperatures" were highlighted on forecast charts for the region.

Public Health Warnings

Forecasters stated that Friday's conditions posed an "elevated risk for heat illness" for vulnerable populations. Their recommendations featured:

• Keeping well-hydrated.
• Limiting outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
• Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a parked vehicle.

A Dramatic Shift

This dramatic increase in temperature follows closely after a powerful storm system that battered the area earlier in the week. That system brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, triggering evacuation orders for countless residents.

Unfortunately, the conditions also caused a large avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from.

Weekend Outlook

Forecasters predict a cooldown is coming. The heat were predicted to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in central Los Angeles by late Friday.

Several cities that hit the 90-degree mark featured Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Additionally, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were forecast to see the upper eighties.

Over Saturday and Sunday, downtown Los Angeles can expect temperatures in the 80s, with mid-70s temperatures on tap for the week ahead.