Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains
An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >
Current conditions at
Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)
Lat: 32.68°NLon: 103.22°WElev: 3658ft.
Fair
64°F
18°C
| Humidity | 11% |
| Wind Speed | S 10 mph |
| Barometer | 29.95 in |
| Dewpoint | 9°F (-13°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 17 Mar 7:15 pm MDT |
Extended Forecast for
McDonald NM
Tonight
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 46 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 48 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 51 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 52 °F
Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
McDonald NM
33.14°N 103.32°W (Elev. 3976 ft)
33.14°N 103.32°W (Elev. 3976 ft)
5:06 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
7pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
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