Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 13 Jan 7:35 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

McDonald NM

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
McDonald NM
 33.14°N 103.32°W (Elev. 3976 ft)
4:06 pm MST Jan 13, 2026
7pm MST Jan 13, 2026-6pm MST Jan 20, 2026
 
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