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Multiple temperature records in and nearby Los Angeles were broken on Thursday following atypical winter weather across California's southern region.
Why It Matters
California saw below average rainfall and unusually high temperatures this season, The Los Angeles Times reported.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) forecast office for San Diego said on Sunday that "unseasonably warm temperatures" could be expected for all inland areas.
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What To Know
According to NWS Los Angeles, five records were broken on February 27.
These included Downtown Los Angeles, which saw 2020's record of 86 degrees surpassed with 88 degrees on Thursday.
NWS Los Angeles said the record was broken at 1:55 p.m.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) saw a high of 86, one degree warmer than the previous record of 85 degrees from 2020.
Long Beach saw the mercury hit 88 degrees, up from 2020's record of 84.
A high of 85 degrees was recorded at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) up two from 83, the previous record set in 2020.
Lastly, Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County recorded 82 degrees, breaking the record of 80 set almost four decades ago in 1986.
What People Are Saying
NWS Los Angeles said on X on Thursday: "There were a few daily high temperature records set across SW California today, with many locations showing readings in the 80s. Much cooler temps expected tomorrow, with highs in the upper 60s and 70s."
Univision meteorologist Anthony Duarte said on X: "It was a hot day across Southern California yesterday, February 27th, as both San Diego and Los Angeles broke a daily high temperature record! The previous record high at our observing station in downtown LA for the date was 86°F and the normal high is 69°F. The previous record at the observing station in San Diego Montgomery Field Airport was also 86°F and the normal high for the date is 68°F."
Upcoming Forecast for Los Angeles
According to NWS Los Angeles, residents can expect windy conditions Sunday to Monday. Peak gusts of 30-50 miles per hour would be common, it said.
These were expected to be focused over oceans, mountains and interior valleys.
It also said there would be chances for rain starting Friday night.
The Weather Channel reports that Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a high of 64 degrees.
Sunday could see rain showers with some sunshine later in the day, and a high of 61 degrees, it said.
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