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

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 09:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles W Baggs WY

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 34. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 34. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles W Baggs WY
 41.05°N 108.12°W (Elev. 7070 ft)
8:48 am MST Jan 19, 2026
9am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database