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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. 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.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WSW 25 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 02 Jan 09:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Rock Springs WY

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers between 11am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers between 11am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
Rock Springs WY
 41.58°N 109.22°W (Elev. 6316 ft)
Last Update:
8:33 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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