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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed N 14 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 19 Jan 8:50 am MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles W McDonald NM

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind around 15 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 17. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 17. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles W McDonald NM
 33.14°N 103.43°W (Elev. 4088 ft)
4:06 am MST Jan 19, 2026
9am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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