Winter Weather in the Eastern U.S.; Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains

A wintry mix may impact travel across portions of the Ohio Valley, central Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast U.S. today through Tuesday. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to northeastern New Mexico and southeastern Colorado today and Tuesday. 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.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 02 Mar 11:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNW Reliance WY

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 9pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain likely before 9pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 11am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNW Reliance WY
 41.88°N 109.26°W (Elev. 6883 ft)
10:48 am MST Mar 2, 2026
11am MST Mar 2, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 8, 2026
 
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