Southern California Experiences Record-Breaking February Heat

Unseasonable temperatures shattered multiple records before a dramatic shift to cooler, wetter weather is forecast for the weekend.

Downtown Los Angeles hit 88°F on February 27, breaking the previous record of 86°F set in 2020, according to the National Weather Service.
Other locations, including Long Beach, Los Angeles International Airport, UCLA, and Paso Robles, also saw record highs ranging from 82°F to 88°F.
The heat wave, driven by a high-pressure system, brought temperatures approximately 15 degrees above normal for late February in Southern California.
Forecasters predict a significant weather shift, with cooler temperatures, rain, and windy conditions expected to return over the weekend and linger into mid-March.
Rainfall totals are anticipated to be modest, with up to half an inch possible, accompanied by below-average temperatures and multiple low-pressure systems.