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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed NW 17 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 16 Jan 3:35 am MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Hobbs NM

Wind Advisory January 16, 05:00am until January 16, 11:00am
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Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 36. North wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 46. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 21. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 36. North wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 15 to 25 mph becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 46. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 21. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Hobbs NM
 32.76°N 103.18°W (Elev. 3675 ft)
Last Update:
3:27 am MST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MST Jan 16, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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