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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.46 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 30 Dec 10:50 am MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Eunice NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly 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

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly 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 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Eunice NM
 32.45°N 103.16°W (Elev. 3422 ft)
Last Update:
10:31 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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