Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SW 16 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 19 Jan 10:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles W Baggs WY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 14. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West northwest wind around 9 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 14. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West northwest wind around 9 mph becoming north in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles W Baggs WY
 41.05°N 108.12°W (Elev. 7070 ft)
10:18 pm MST Jan 19, 2026
10pm MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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