Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 19 Jan 5:50 am MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Hobbs NM

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 19. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 19. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Hobbs NM
 32.76°N 103.18°W (Elev. 3675 ft)
4:06 am MST Jan 19, 2026
6am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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