Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Mostly Cloudy

50°F

10°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	W 14 MPH
Barometer	29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	45°F (7°C)
Last update	12 Oct 10:54 AM MDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Rock Springs WY

Columbus Day
High: 56 °F
Chance
Showers and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 41 °F
Chance
Showers and
Breezy
Tuesday
High: 54 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Chance
Showers then
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Wednesday
High: 48 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 34 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 50 °F
Chance
Showers then
Sunny and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 27 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 55 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a south wind 7 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming northeast 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 3pm. High near 48. Breezy, with a northeast wind 18 to 23 mph becoming northwest 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a north northeast wind 7 to 12 mph becoming northeast 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 55.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 60.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 61.