Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 19 Jan 05:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Rock Springs WY

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Light west southwest wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Light west southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Light west southwest wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Light west southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rock Springs WY
 41.58°N 109.22°W (Elev. 6316 ft)
5:01 am MST Jan 19, 2026
5am MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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