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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed W 12 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 21 Jan 09:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Rock Springs WY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind around 6 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as zero. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. East northeast wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 24. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 24 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5. West wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind around 6 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as zero. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. East northeast wind 7 to 11 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 24. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5. West wind around 9 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rock Springs WY
 41.58°N 109.22°W (Elev. 6316 ft)
Last Update:
9:17 pm MST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MST Jan 21, 2026-6pm MST Jan 28, 2026
 
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