🔗 Share this article Southern California Faces Historic Heat Only One Week Following Major Winter Storm. After enduring significant rainfall that caused flooding across parts of the city, Los Angeles is now seeing abnormally high temperatures for this time of year. Record-Setting Temperatures On Friday midday, the temperature climbed to ninety-one degrees Fahrenheit in central LA, per data from weather officials. This easily surpasses the old record for this date, which was eighty-eight degrees Fahrenheit and was set just last year. "Very warm conditions" were highlighted on forecast graphics for the region. Safety Warnings Forecasters stated that Friday's weather posed an "higher threat for heat illness" for those at risk. Their advice suggested: Keeping well-hydrated. Reducing outdoor activities during the afternoon hours of the day. Ensuring you do not leave children or pets unattended in a hot car. A Dramatic Shift This dramatic increase in heat comes on the heels of a intense storm system that pummeled the area last week. That storm brought high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to the mountains, causing mudslide risks for millions residents. Unfortunately, the conditions also resulted in a deadly avalanche in the Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities. Weekend Outlook Forecasters predict a cooldown will arrive. Readings were expected to decrease to around 61°F (16°C) in the city by late Friday. Several cities that reached 90°F featured Woodland Hills, Long Beach, and Burbank. Elsewhere, Westwood, Camarillo, Santa Maria, and Oxnard were forecast to experience the high 80s. In the coming days, central LA can expect readings in the 80s, with a further cooldown likely for the following week.