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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SE 11 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 12 Oct 06:54 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Reliance WY

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 60. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a chance of showers. Low around 35. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers likely before midnight, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 60. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a chance of showers. Low around 35. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before midnight, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 30. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Reliance WY
 41.67°N 109.2°W (Elev. 6549 ft)
Last Update:
6:46 am MDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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