Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hobbs / Lea County (KHOB)

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

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jan 11:15 pm MST
Extended Forecast for

Crossroads NM

Winter Storm Watch January 23, 11:00am until January 25, 05:00am
Extreme Cold Watch January 23, 11:00pm until January 24, 11:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
Extreme Cold Watch
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then rain showers, possibly mixed with snow showers and sleet.  High near 36. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Wintry Mix

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers, freezing rain, and sleet before 8pm, then freezing rain and sleet between 8pm and 2am, then freezing rain after 2am.  Low around 12. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, possibly mixed with freezing rain.  High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 22 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers before 11am.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then rain showers, possibly mixed with snow showers and sleet. High near 36. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain showers, freezing rain, and sleet before 8pm, then freezing rain and sleet between 8pm and 2am, then freezing rain after 2am. Low around 12. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Snow showers, possibly mixed with freezing rain. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Crossroads NM
 33.5°N 103.35°W (Elev. 4124 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 21, 2026
11pm MST Jan 21, 2026-6pm MST Jan 28, 2026
 
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