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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. 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.

Rain

42°F

6°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 25 Dec 01:54 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles SW Wamsutter WY

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Partly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Windy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Windy. Partly
    Sunny then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Blustery.
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Scattered showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Windy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
32 Miles SW Wamsutter WY
 41.32°N 108.36°W (Elev. 7077 ft)
Last Update:
1:47 pm MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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