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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fog

55°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 24 Dec 2:55 am MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Hobbs NM

Dense Fog Advisory until December 24, 09:00am
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Dense Fog Advisory
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    Dense Fog Advisory until December 24, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Wed

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 46 °F

    Dense Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Widespread dense fog, mainly before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Widespread dense fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Widespread dense fog, mainly before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Hobbs NM
 32.7°N 103.13°W (Elev. 3632 ft)
Last Update:
11:16 pm MST Dec 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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