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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

64°F

18°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 May 05:54 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Rock Springs WY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a west wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a west wind 6 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers likely before 3am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 18 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery, with a northeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Blustery.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Breezy.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a west wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a west wind 6 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Rain showers likely before 3am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 18 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery, with a northeast wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Windy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Rock Springs WY
 41.5°N 109.15°W (Elev. 6801 ft)
Last Update:
5:48 pm MDT May 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MDT May 2, 2026-6pm MDT May 9, 2026
 
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