Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed W 6 MPH
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.12 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 20 Mar 04:05 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles ESE Point Of Rocks WY

Red Flag Warning March 20, 06:00pm until March 21, 09:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a west wind 6 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a west wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Breezy.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a west wind 6 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a west wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles ESE Point Of Rocks WY
 41.62°N 108.4°W (Elev. 6791 ft)
4:01 am MDT Mar 20, 2026
4am MDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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