California – Sunlight pours onto streets and rooftops early, and the warmth builds fast across the Los Angeles Basin. Jackets come off before mid-morning as February heat surges well ahead of schedule, turning the city summerlike by afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard, temperatures climb rapidly today, reaching near 90 degrees in downtown and inland neighborhoods. Light winds and clear skies allow heat to build efficiently, especially away from the immediate coast. This marks one of the warmest days so far this year for many locations.
Across East L.A., Downtown, and the San Fernando Valley, the heat will feel strongest by early afternoon. Pavement temperatures rise quickly, and cars heat up fast in direct sun. Anyone commuting, working outdoors, or exercising should hydrate often and take breaks. While travel impacts remain minimal, heat stress can sneak up quickly during prolonged exposure.
Tonight brings increasing clouds and a noticeable cooldown. Lows dip into the upper 50s, offering some relief. By Thursday, temperatures ease back into the mid-80s, still warm for February but less intense. Friday cools further, with highs dropping into the low 70s under partly sunny skies.
The weekend stays comfortable and dry. Saturday and Sunday feature sunny afternoons with highs in the mid to upper 70s, ideal for outdoor plans without today’s heat strain. Looking into early next week, clouds increase and rain chances return, signaling a pattern shift. Longer-range trends suggest above-normal temperatures may re-emerge later next week across Southern California.
Limit strenuous activity during peak heat today, check on pets and neighbors, and never leave children in parked cars. How warm did it feel where you are this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Los Angeles, California
• Today: Sunny, high near 90
• Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 85
• Friday: Partly sunny, high near 73
• Saturday: Sunny, high near 75
• Sunday: Sunny, high near 78
