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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Intermountain West and East Coast

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Intermountain West and East Coast states. Flooding, gusty winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, record warmth will spread northward across the Mississippi Valley the next few days. Looking for snow, the first winter storm of the season is underway across the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SSE 18 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 11 Oct 06:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Rock Springs WY

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming south 19 to 24 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Windy, with a south wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 14 to 19 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Windy. Slight
    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 37. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 7 to 13 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. North wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming south 19 to 24 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Windy, with a south wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 14 to 19 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 37. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 7 to 13 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. North wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rock Springs WY
 41.6°N 109.22°W (Elev. 6325 ft)
Last Update:
6:32 am MDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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