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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

N/A

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update *** Not a current observation ***
Extended Forecast for

McDonald NM

Freezing Fog Advisory January 26, 11:55pm until January 27, 10:00am
Cold Weather Advisory January 26, 11:55pm until January 27, 08:00am
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Freezing Fog Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory
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    Freezing Fog Advisory January 26, 11:55pm until January 27, 10:00am
    Cold Weather Advisory January 26, 11:55pm until January 27, 08:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as 8. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Wind chill values as low as 5 early. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as 8. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Wind chill values as low as 5 early. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
McDonald NM
 33.14°N 103.32°W (Elev. 3976 ft)
Last Update:
10:31 pm MST Jan 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm MST Jan 26, 2026-6pm MST Feb 2, 2026
 
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