🔗 Share this article Southern California Battles Record-Breaking High Temperatures Just One Week After Severe Winter Weather. After enduring heavy downpours that caused flooding across parts of the city, LA is now grappling with unusually high weather for this time of year. All-Time High Temperatures On Friday midday, the mercury climbed to 91°F (33°C) in the city center, per data from the National Weather Service. This exceeds the prior high for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set just last year. "Unusually high temperatures" were noted on NWS graphics for the region. Public Health Alerts Forecasters stated that Friday's conditions posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance suggested: Staying hydrated. Reducing outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day. Never leaving kids or animals unattended in a car. A Dramatic Reversal This sudden spike in heat comes on the heels of a intense winter storm that pummeled the state recently. That system unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to mountainous regions, triggering evacuation orders for many residents. Sadly, the severe weather also triggered a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which left nine people dead from. Weekend Outlook Looking ahead a cooldown will arrive. Readings were forecast to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in the city by Friday night. Several cities that hit 90°F featured Burbank, Woodland Hills, and Long Beach. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were projected to see the high 80s. For the weekend, downtown LA can anticipate temperatures in the eighties, with mid-70s temperatures likely for the week ahead.