Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. 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.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed WSW 14 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 27 Nov 01:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Rock Springs WY

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
Rock Springs WY
 41.6°N 109.25°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
1:18 pm MST Nov 27, 2025
1pm MST Nov 27, 2025-6pm MST Dec 3, 2025
 
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