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.

Rain

55°F

13°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Oct 05:26 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Rock Springs WY

High Wind Warning until October 12, 06:00am
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High Wind Warning
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    High Wind Warning until October 12, 06:00am

    NOW until 6:00am Mon

    High Wind Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Windy, with a south wind 21 to 31 mph decreasing to 7 to 17 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm.  High near 61. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am.  Low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers.  Low around 30. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a south wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Windy, with a south wind 21 to 31 mph decreasing to 7 to 17 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm. High near 61. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 30. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Rock Springs WY
 41.6°N 109.25°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
4:33 pm MDT Oct 11, 2026
5pm MDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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