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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.59417°NLon: 109.06528°WElev: 6759.0ft.

Clear

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 03 Jan 08:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Rock Springs WY

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the evening.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rock Springs WY
 41.6°N 109.22°W (Elev. 6325 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 am MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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