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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 18 Jan 6:55 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Hobbs NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 50 °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.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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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 pm MST Jan 18, 2026
7pm MST Jan 18, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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