California – Sunlight pours over downtown streets this morning, warming concrete fast and giving February a surprising summer feel. Jackets come off early, car interiors heat quickly, and the air feels more like late August than winter.
According to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard, temperatures climb sharply today and Wednesday, with highs reaching the upper 80s to near 90 degrees across East Los Angeles and interior neighborhoods. Light winds and dry air allow heat to build fast through the afternoon.
Drivers should expect glare on east–west roads during the morning and increasing heat stress by midday. Staying hydrated matters, especially for outdoor workers and students. Interiors warm quickly, so never leave pets or children unattended in vehicles.
Wednesday brings the peak. Sunshine dominates, and temperatures near 90 degrees feel unusual for early February. Even coastal zones trend warmer, though sea breezes stay limited. The warmth lingers into Thursday, with highs still well above normal in the upper 80s.
Conditions begin to shift late Thursday into Friday. Clouds increase, and cooler marine air pushes inland. Highs drop into the mid-70s by Friday, offering relief but changing visibility conditions. Patchy fog may develop Friday night and early Saturday, especially near coastal and low-lying areas.
Morning commuters should prepare for reduced visibility and slick spots where fog condenses on roadways. Allow extra travel time, particularly near freeway interchanges and along surface streets closer to the coast.
Looking ahead, long-range outlooks suggest above-normal temperatures return later next week across much of the West, signaling more springlike weather ahead. For now, the story is heat first, then haze.
Plan outdoor activities earlier in the day, keep water close, and stay alert for fog after sunset. How warm did it get in your neighborhood today?
Five-Day Outlook for Los Angeles, California
- Today: Sunny, high near 84°F
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 90°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 88°F
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 74°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny after morning fog, high near 75°F
