Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rock Springs, Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport (KRKS)

Lat: 41.59417° N Lon: 109.06528° W Elev: 6759.0 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity	33%
Wind Speed	ENE 4 MPH
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint	19°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	44°F (7°C)
Last update	16 May 08:05 AM MDT

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Detailed forecast for

East Sweetwater County

Today

Partly cloudy this morning, then mostly cloudy with scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. Windy with highs around 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Numerous rain showers with isolated thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered rain showers after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 30s. West winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning, then snow showers, rain showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Sunday Night

Snow showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Rain showers. Light snow accumulation. Windy with lows in the upper 20s. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Monday

Snow showers in the morning, then snow showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. New light snow accumulation. Windy with highs in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph. Gusts up to 50 mph in the morning. Chance of snow near 100 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 20s. Chance of snow 20 percent.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the mid 50s.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.

Thursday

Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 60s.