Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

Lat: 32.68°NLon: 103.22°WElev: 3658ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 11:50 am MST
Extended Forecast for

Jal NM

Wind Advisory February 18, 12:45pm until February 18, 08:00pm
Red Flag Warning February 18, 12:45pm until February 18, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
Red Flag Warning
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    Wind Advisory February 18, 12:45pm until February 18, 08:00pm
    Red Flag Warning February 18, 12:45pm until February 18, 07:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Jal NM
 32.1°N 103.19°W (Elev. 3022 ft)
12:31 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
12pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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