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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. 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

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed E 8 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 16 Jan 02:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles W Baggs WY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Blustery, with a north wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Blustery, with a north wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles W Baggs WY
 41.05°N 108.12°W (Elev. 7070 ft)
Last Update:
12:46 am MST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Jan 16, 2026-6pm MST Jan 22, 2026
 
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