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Pacific Storm Moves Inland; Clipper System for the Northeast; Strong Storm Impacting Alaska

A Pacific system will bring low elevation rain and isolated thunderstorms to California tonight. Heavy snow is expected for the Sierra Nevada through late tomorrow. In the Northeast, snow may cause hazardous travel this evening into tomorrow. In Alaska, a powerful storm will bring dangerous seas, blizzard conditions, strong winds and bitterly cold across the state through mid-week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 10 Feb 11:55 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

McDonald NM

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Washington's Birthday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
McDonald NM
 33.14°N 103.32°W (Elev. 3976 ft)
Last Update:
12:06 am MST Feb 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MST Feb 11, 2026-6pm MST Feb 17, 2026
 
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