Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. 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.

light snow,mist

25°F

-4°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	WNW 6 MPH
Barometer	29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint	21°F (-6°C)
Visibility	0.75 mi
Wind Chill	18°F (-8°C)
Last update	06 Mar 08:00 AM MST

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Extended Forecast for

Rock Springs WY

Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 08:21am until March 6, 05:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 08:21am until March 6, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Fri
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 39 °F
Chance Snow
Showers and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 20 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 44 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Sunday
High: 52 °F
Sunny and
Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Monday
High: 58 °F
Sunny and
Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Partly
Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming north northeast 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.