Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 21 Jan 5:50 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Eunice NM

Winter Storm Watch January 23, 11:00am until January 25, 05:00am
Extreme Cold Watch January 23, 11:00pm until January 24, 11:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
Extreme Cold Watch
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers and sleet likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Sleet
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers, freezing rain, and sleet likely before 8pm, then freezing rain and sleet.  Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 14. Northeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Wintry Mix
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet.  Patchy fog between 7am and 9am. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 21 °F

    Wintry Mix
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Rain showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers and sleet likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain showers, freezing rain, and sleet likely before 8pm, then freezing rain and sleet. Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 14. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Snow showers and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. Patchy fog between 7am and 9am. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Eunice NM
 32.45°N 103.16°W (Elev. 3422 ft)
4:07 pm MST Jan 21, 2026
6pm MST Jan 21, 2026-6pm MST Jan 28, 2026
 
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