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.

Mostly Cloudy

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed ENE 10 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Jan 08:54 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles SW Wamsutter WY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers between 1am and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North northwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Isolated snow showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
32 Miles SW Wamsutter WY
 41.32°N 108.36°W (Elev. 7077 ft)
9:03 pm MST Jan 18, 2026
9pm MST Jan 18, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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